Russia Timeline

By Luke Murray
  • Nicholas II claims the throne

    Nicholas II claims the throne

    Nicholas II claimed the throne upon the death of his father, Alexander II. However, Nicholas was not fit to rule.
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    First Russian Revolution

    Vladimir Lenin lead a protest against the government, and Nicholas II in an attempt to convince them to change their government structure.

  • Outbreak Of WWI

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    "July Days" Protests

    The July Days protests were marked by armed protests of sailors, soldiers, the Bolsheviks, and anarchists. all protesting against the provisional government.
  • Brest-Litovsk Treaty Is Signed

    Brest-Litovsk Treaty Is Signed

    The treaty signing marked the end of Russia's involvement in the First World War.
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    Tsar Nicholas II and his Family Are Executed

    The death of Nicholas II and His family meant that the Czar family would no longer rule Russia, leaving the throne open.

  • The "New Economic Policy" Is Put Into Place

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  • Russia Becomes the Soviet Union

    After the death or Lenin, Stalin rose to power, and took control of Russia, claiming the throne for himself.