Russia

By leonmeili
  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday

    Troops and police open fire on a peaceful demonstration outside of the winter palace.
  • October Manifesto

    October Manifesto

    A manifesto was issued by Tsar Nicholas 2 as a response to the Russian Revolution. It promised civil liberties such as freedom of speech and an elected parliament.
  • Beginning of First World War

    Beginning of First World War

    Germany declares war on Russia, with Russia entering the first world war.
  • Lenin Returns from Exile

    Lenin Returns from Exile

    Vladamir Lenin returns to Petrograd after a 10-year exile from Russia and begins to rebuild his power as leader of the Bolsheviks.
  • The October Revolution

    The October Revolution

    The Revolutionary soldiers depose the provisional government and declare the state has been passed to the Soviets/Bolsheviks.
  • Russia Withdraw from WW1

    Russia Withdraw from WW1

    Russia terminates the Triple Entente military alliance with France and Britain, ending their participation in WW1.
  • Death of Vladimir Lenin

    Death of Vladimir Lenin

    Upon Lenin's death, Stalin is officially hailed as his successor as the leader of the Soviet Union.
  • The First 5 Year Plan

    The First 5 Year Plan

    Created by Joseph Stalin, the first 5-year plan concentrated on developing heavy industry and collectivizing agriculture.
  • Outbreak of WW2

    Outbreak of WW2

    Hitler invades Poland from the west, two days later Britain and France declare war on Germany beginning WW2. 2 weeks later Soviet troops invade Poland from the East.