Russian Revolution

Romanov Dynasty Starts

Jan 1, 1613

Michael (Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov) was the first tsar of Russia, founder of the Romanov dynasty.

In the 1800's Nicholas I's Army

Jan 1, 1800

Army included 1 million men. Glorified wins and made sure they were seen as a military power. Also prevented revolts.

Alexander II: Important

Jan 1, 1855

Emancipation of Serfs through Emancipation Reform

Vladmir Lenin

Apr 22, 1870

April 22, 1870, Ulyanovsk, Russia Vladmir Lenin is born Went to Russia with a stash of illegal revolutionary publications, he traveled to various cities distributing them to striking workers. He was among 40 activists arrested and charged with sedition.

1914 (Events that led to forced Abdication)

Jan 1, 1914

In 1914, Nicholas led country into World War I, food became scarce, ill-equipped soldiers; showed poor leadership

February Revolution (Event that led to forced Abdication)

Mar 1, 1917

February Revolution in early March 1917; the army joined workers in demanding socialist reforms, and Czar Nicholas II was forced to abdicate

Last Romanov Emperor

Jul 17, 1918

Tsar Nicholas II and his family were killed.