Gulag By Kailey Willsey Jul 28, 1914 WW1 Starts 1917 Germany helps Lenin leave Switzerland They help him go through Sweden to then get into Russia. Apr 16, 1917 Lenin returns to Russia 1918 Revolution Ends Nov 11, 1918 WW1 Ends 1919 Lenin creates first Gulag Camp 1922 Stalin becomes general secretary if the Communist Party Jan 21, 1924 Lenin Dies Jan 22, 1924 Stalin Takes Over the Gulag System Sep 1, 1939 WW2 Starts Apr 8, 1945 WW2 Ends Mar 5, 1953 Stalin Dies Jan 25, 1960 Gulag System Is Officially Abolished