Russian Revolution

By 17estewart

  • First Romanov

    Mikhail Romanov was crowned the first Romanov czar of Russia.

  • Nicholas attempts to keep power

    Nicholas created a secret commitee that was set up to deal with the serf problem. There were schools created and military academies set up for the serfs to attend.

  • Alexander II liberates serfs

    Alexander II liberates 22 million serfs and earned him love and respect and was given the name 'The Great LIberator'.

  • Vladimir Lenin

    Vladimir Lenin was born April 22, 1870 on the Volga River. He was later thrown out of the univeristy for his radical ideas so he moved to St. Petersburg and became a professional revolutionary.

  • Russo- Japanese War

    The disasterous outcome of the Russo- Japanese War led to the Russian Revolution in 1905 which in turn led to the abdication of the czar.

  • Czar leads Russia into disasterous war

    World War I created discontent in Russia grew as food became scarce, soldiers became war-weary, and devastating defeats on the eastern front demonstrated the czar’s ineffectual leadership.

  • Last Romanov Ruler

    Nicholas II was the last Romanov ruler because he and his family were executed.