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The Revolution of 1905, the mass number of protesters outside, demanding a response from Tsar Nicholas II. This image effectively demonstrates the immense pressure placed upon Nicholas II, and the need to an answer that would temporarily satisfy the protester- October Manifesto. -
This is when a Serbian patriot, Gavrilo Princip, shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria when he was visiting Serbia. As soon as the gun is pointed, a bystander claims "Gosh, bad century ahead!", revealing the significance of the assassination and how many knew that the assassination was going to send the world into chaos. -
Tsar Nicholas II had great ideas that saw initial success, yet his inexperience caused more failure in the long-term. The incompetence of the Tsar is shown through a well-dressed individual failing to succeed/live due to poor management. -
One of the most brutal battles, therefore the only picture that could represent it is the broken field itself. -
This character, Viktor, growing up misunderstood and plagued by sickness, used his newfound power to "improve" the world in a way he deemed fit, much like Rasputin. Additionally, Viktor's power and tactics spread fear into many, to a point where the only way to stop him was to kill him, which was later carried out by a group of heroes. -
This image depicts "My hero Academia" and the defensive system around their Highschool after being by targeted by villains, this image represents the protection that the Red Guard makes to defend Petrograd as the UA defensive system protects the students. -
This highlights the extent of the significance of the march. A woman sitting on top of the Earth while a man and time were out of it signifies how women started a timeless event that holds global impact to this day. -
By this point, Tsar Nicholas II had very little control over the revolts and dissatisfaction in Russia. The lack of support disregarded the Tsar's authority and power, which is shown through the Tsar and his son being comforted by an advisor, implying that the Tsar and his family were now less impactful figures even when compared to an advisor. -
The crumbling wall being temporarily held by people effectively demonstrates the purpose and significance of the Provisional Government, a temporary solution to the absence of a Tsar. -
This is when Lenin returns to Petrograd and soon enough starts his revolution, this picture symbolizing that this guy was a man on a mission. -
Lenin produces a passionate speech in order to will the Bolsheviks to seize power, showcased by the fire. -
Showcasing a heated debate, symbolizing the formation of a new congress that conflicts within it. -
A protest to symbolize a protest. -
An Attempted Military Coup that ultimately failed and paved the way for the Bolsheviks, that's lowk kinda embarrassing, therefore this picture represents the the embarrassing way they lost and then someone else won. -
Picture of the Bolsheviks marching on the provisional government. It represents how the Bolsheviks overthrew the government, and their unity in doing so. -
Photo of the Cheka conducting Red Terror, and enforcing the rationing. Chosen to demonstrate the acts of the cheka, and the general feeling surrounding the Cheka, as seen in the people in the bottom right. -
The person punching the other person is overpowering them, just as Lenin and his ministers overpowered the assembly because they did not like what was happening. -
This treaty ended war for Russia in 1918, thus it was Lenin delivering on the "peace" part of his "peace, bread, and land" motto. -
War Communism was made in part to ensure that rations got to the military by employing grain requisitions. The image is one of soldiers, soldiers that would receive this food instead of the population. -
Red terror was largely conducted through the Cheka, the secret police. The image is the emblem of the Cheka. They conducted the killing/torturing/removal of political and class opposition in Bolshevik Russia, esuring the maintenance of power. -
Kolchak was the white leader who invaded from Siberia, and the photo displays his army's retreat, called the "Great Siberian Ice March." The army faced severe losses from the Reds in the end. -
The photo has the colors of the soviet, with a fist. It displays Soviet control growing throughout Europe/Asia, and communism with it. -
The photo illustrates the famous story "The Tortoise and the Hare", that reflects on the problems that hubris creates. In the Kiev Offensive, Poland started off with a tremendous foothold in Soviet territory, only to end up losing in the end after a Russian counteroffensive drove Poland away and forced them to sign peace. -
The photo contains Rocky: the greatest and most famous underdog story. During the Battle of Warsaw, Russia already had a foothold in Poland and was so close to their goal of unifying Eastern Europe under communism; however, a counterattack by Poland pushed Russia away and halted the spread of communism -
During the Tambov Rebellion, what started as a small resistance escalated into full-blown guerilla warfare, which is illustrated in the image. -
The Kronstadt uprising was an insurrection by Naval officers and sailors against the Bolshevik government. Trotsky wanted to end the conflict as quickly as possible, with some people saying he "crushed" the rebellion. This is shown in the photo, where we see a man being crushed by boulders. -
War Communism was replaced with the NEP, which contained segments of capitalism, as shown in the photo. -
The Treaty of Rapallo was between Germany and Russia and essentially established peace between the two countries. This is shown by the 2 hands with the Russian and German flag colors shaking hands. -
During the formation, Russia merged with a bunch of other socialist states to create the Soviet Union. The separate states that merged with the Russian SFSR are seen in the image -
After Lenin's death, Stalin immediately rose to power, as seen in the photo, which is a painting of Joseph Stalin.