russian revlution By zetsamai Jul 28, 1914 WWI starts Feb 4, 1917 the last czar gives up his throne the russians revolt against their czar and he gives up his throne Period: Feb 4, 1917 to Nov 7, 1918 russian revolution Feb 17, 1917 provisional government established Jul 3, 1917 bolshevik take over Oct 25, 1917 start of october revolution Jan 1, 1918 bolsheviks become dictators Feb 14, 1918 claender transfer Mar 3, 1918 russia cecedes from WWI Jul 17, 1918 the last czar and his family are executed Oct 13, 1918 the red army wins control fo russia ending the revolution