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Decembrist Revolt
Thousands of Russian soldiers protested the assumption of Nicholas I's take over. These rebels were called the 'Decembrist's'. This took place in Saint Petersburg. -
Emancipation of the Serfs
Because of this event, millions of serfs got their freedom. This was the first of many important revolutions. The serfs were giving full rights as free citizens. -
Bloody Sunday
Unarmed peaceful protesters were gunned down when presenting a petition. This petition was to go to Nicholas II. This event made the government look worse than it already was. -
Revolution of 1905
A large upset of the Russian people throughout the empire. Both political and social unrest. Through a lot of threats, this event led to many changes including the multi-party system and the constitution of 1906. -
Russia Enters WWI
Russia was being attacked by Hungry and Austria at Serbia. The Russian forces weakened the opposing forces. Serbia was attacking at a steady rate, and this was their entry into WWI. -
Rasputin Murdered
Many attempts to kill Rasputin have failed. His death was determined as drowning. Although many people had tried to kill him, he was almost 'unkillable'. -
March Revolution
This revolution was the first of two different revolutions in Russia during this year. Because of this event, Nicholas II's abdication was set into motion. The March Revolution happened because the people wanted political reforms. -
Bolshevik Revolution
This was the second of the two revolutions in 1917. Power was given to the Bolsheviks and led by them as well. -
Murder of the Romanovs
The family, including the 7 children, were murdered by the Bolsheviks. This was Nicholas II's family. Although some children were said to have escaped, they were later found and ruled dead. -
Tsar Nicholas II's Abdication
Nicholas II was killed along with the rest of his family. He was killed by the Bolshevik's in direct conflict with the March Revolution. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed at the end of World War I. This took six months to achieve, which ended the long years of fighting emotionally. The armistice was signed 6 months prior to the signing of the treaty. -
Lenin Dies/ USSR formed
On this date, the Declaration of the USSR was formed. There is also a Constitution to back this event up. A lot of these changes were thanks to Lenin, who signed several documents before his death. -
Stalin takes power/ Death of Trotsky
Stalin ruled in the communist party. Before Stalins rule, he was given power from Lenin. Trotsky was forced into exile in 1927. *Note, this event did not occur on January 1st.
