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Russo-Japanese war
Japanese went to war with Russia, Russia was overconfident. Russians lost, causing massive civil unrest -
The Bloody Sunday Massacre
Tsarist troops in St. Petersburg left Russian workers dead and cost Nicholas support among the workers and farmers. -
Start of World War 1
World War 1 beings, in Europe -
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World War 1
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Mobilization of Russian Army
Russia declared war, and called upon their French allies to mobolize with them. -
Grand Duke Nicholas Promoted to Commander and Chief
Appointment of Grand Duke Nicholas to Commander and Chief by Tsar Nicholas II -
Germany declared war on Russia
War declared on Russia by Germany -
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Battle of Tannenberg
Russian loss, 80,000 casualties and 92,000 troops captued. Any attempts of reinforcement were futile. -
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First Battle of the Masurian Lakes
No clear victory, but 100,000 Russians were captured. -
Russia declared war on Turkey
War declared on Turkey -
Russian retreat against German army
Retreat due to shortness of ammunition and supplies. -
Retreat from Poland
Retreat, due to the rapid reinforcement of German troops, essentially overwhelming the Russians. -
Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution, discontent of people was clear. Largely because of economic crisis. -
End of the Franco-Russian Alliance
Russia does not sign their treaty with France, which creates political unrest -
Bolshevik seizure of power
The Bolshevik party came to power, and began to be able to excercise their government influence. -
Vladimir Lenin takes power
Vladimir Lenin takes power after a violent socialist revolution, and stays in office until his death on January 24th, 1924. Joseph Stalin takes his place. -
Lenin makes decision to censor press
Lenin censors the press, specifically in open rebellion and criminal activities. -
Truce between Russia and Germany
Germany and Russian had a Armistice, ceased in conflict. -
Lenin imposes KGB
Lenin brings a secret police into the society, to address counter terrorism and terrorism. -
Treaty of Brest-Litsovic was signed between Russia and Germany
Signed to give land to the cetral powers, where we know Ukraine to be today. -
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Russian Civil war
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Civil war ends, Lenin takes full power
Lenin defeats his opposition, and is able to lead the Russian Nation.
