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The October Manifesto represents the Tsar’s temporary concessions, which ultimately failed to satisfy revolutionary demands. -
Highlight of Russia’s entry into the war, which strained its economy and military, fueling discontent that contributed to the revolution -
Nicholas II in military uniform represents the Tsar's decision to lead the army personally, leaving the government in the hands of the unpopular Tsarist regime and worsening public perception. -
Offense involved a major Russian attack against the armies of the Central Powers on the Eastern Front, as demonstrated in the image -
Offense involved a major Russian attack against the armies of the Central Powers on the Eastern Front, as demonstrated in the image. -
The artistic photo of Rasputin’s assassination shows how his dramatic assassination reflected the growing instability in Russia. -
Red flags were used by guards in several variations and modifications to symbolize who they are. -
The image shows the role of women in sparking the February Revolution, demonstrating how protests can significantly affect the empire. -
Shows the leaders of the Provisional government and symbolizes the attempt at liberal reform and democratic governance. -
Marks the end of centuries of Tsarist rule and symbolizes the collapse of autocracy in the face of mass protest. -
An iconic moment which marks Lenin’s return as a revolutionary leader and completely change the course of Russian history. -
Shows Lenin and his theses that were published as he returned to Petrograd after his exile in Switzerland. -
Meeting of the First All-Russian Congress of Soviets, this meeting confirmed the supremacy of the Russian Provisional Government, members represented by lower classes as well, not only higher classes -
Picture of riots on the Nevsky Prospect come under machine gun fire, resulted in government victory and the arrests of many Bolshevik leaders. -
Image shows Kornilov greeted by his officers, showing the respect they have for him and eventually how they respected his plans to bring down the Soviets. -
New York times headline from 9 November 1917, shows how shocking it was to the world when a singular party overthrew the entire government. -
Members of the presidium of the Cheka in 1921. -
This picture shows how wartime communism had affected peasants as they seem to lean down. -
A bold line is shown in the map to depict Russia’s territorial lost from this treaty by leaving their involvement in WWI -
This picture depicts Kolchak in a fancy uniform as he shows his power in the white army but also shows his sad look as he fails to go against the Reds -
Image of red soldiers with their guns, symbolizing their power and control, showing how fearful they are. -
The assembly shows a huge amount of people attending, showing how massive this assembly was and its significance in the Russian government, but is later dissolved by the Bolsheviks -
This image symbolizes the Soviets’ power with their numbers and guns being held up as they take control of Ukraine -
This image shows soldiers filling up the road and their movement towards Kiev after it being taken over by Soviets. -
This image symbolizes the Soviets’ attempt to take over Warsaw with the road being marched upon -
This picture captures the peasants collaborating with weapons to revolt against their government. This image is useful because it captures the anger of the peasants for the government taking their grain. -
This image captures the sailors’ spirit when revolting against their own government. Although the text is in Russian, we can infer that they are not satisfied with the government and want changes, which is evident in the tone of the image. -
This is an image of the icon of the Supreme Soviet of the National Economy. This government organization played a crucial role in setting up wartime communism, however as years passed by, Lenin became discontent with this government system and fully ended it to bring fourth the NEP. -
This image shows a handshake between Germany and Russia, which is essentially what happened during the treaty of Rapallo when both nations agreed to renounce any reparations and support each other economically and militarily. -
This photo shows the Sickle and Hammer, representing communism, the government system of the Soviet Union. The red and yellow symbolize power without the need of any capitalist aspects. -
The overall color in the background and the position Lenin lies shows how devastating his death was to the Bolsheviks. He would later be replaced by Stalin, but his death in this photo captures a heartbreaking loss for Bolsheviks, but a new beginning for the Russian people.