Russian Revolution

By steph.e63

  • Tsar Nicholas II is coronated

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    Russian Revolution

  • Lenin is exiled to Siberia

  • Russian Social Democratic Labour Party is founded

  • Lenin’s exile is over

  • The Social Democratic Party splits

    It becomes two groups, the Bolsheviks (majority) and Mensheviks (minority).

  • Czar Nicholas II's son is born

  • Bloody Sunday

    A peaceful protest is met with violence, leading to the 1905 revolution. There is anger among the workers, and many go on strike.

  • The October Manifesto is issued

    Czar Nicholas II issues the October Manifesto, ending the 1905 revolution with its promise of more liberties and an elected parliament.

  • A constitution is created

    The Fundamental Laws of 1906 is created to reflect the promises made in the October Manifesto.

  • Rasputin is invited to heal the Tsar's son

    Rasputin becomes close with the Tsar and Tsarina when he “heals” their son. His presence put the Russian people at odds with the Tsar and the family due to the multitude of negative rumours that were spread about him.
    (Not exact date, it was sometime in 1907)

  • Bolsheviks become a separate party from the Mensheviks

    The Bolsheviks are Marxist while the Mensheviks are democratic socialist.

  • World War I begins

  • Tsar Nicholas II takes over the Russian army

    All failures hereafter directly reflect on the Tsar and his ability to lead, and Russia did poorly in the war. Many soldiers were unarmed, leading to the death and capture of millions.

  • Rasputin is killed by the extended family of the Tsar

  • February Revolution

    There were strikes, protests, and mutinies, though it was only in Petrograd and lasted just a week.

  • Tsar Nicholas II abdicates

    The Tsar abdicates and includes his son. His brother refuses to accept the throne so a Provisional Government is formed.

  • Lenin arrives in Petrograd

  • July Days

    People protest the Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks attempt a coup, but it is unsuccessful and Lenin is forced into hiding.

  • The Kornilov Affair

    The Russian army attempts a coup, but fails.

  • October Revolution

    The Bolsheviks take over Petrograd.

  • Bolsheviks take control of Russia

    The Bolsheviks take over the last holdout of the Provisional Government.

  • The calandar changes

    The Bolsheviks change the calandar from Julian to Gregorian, moving the date from February 1 to February 14.

  • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

    Russia signs the treaty with Germany, taking them out of World War I.

  • Bolshevik Party changes its name to Communist Party

  • Russian civil war begins

  • Tsar Nicholas II, family, and servants are executed by Bolsheviks

  • Russian civil war ends

  • USSR is established

    Russia becomes the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.