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It becomes two groups, the Bolsheviks (majority) and Mensheviks (minority).
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A peaceful protest is met with violence, leading to the 1905 revolution. There is anger among the workers, and many go on strike.
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Czar Nicholas II issues the October Manifesto, ending the 1905 revolution with its promise of more liberties and an elected parliament.
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The Fundamental Laws of 1906 is created to reflect the promises made in the October Manifesto.
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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.
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The Bolsheviks are Marxist while the Mensheviks are democratic socialist.
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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.
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There were strikes, protests, and mutinies, though it was only in Petrograd and lasted just a week.
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The Tsar abdicates and includes his son. His brother refuses to accept the throne so a Provisional Government is formed.
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People protest the Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks attempt a coup, but it is unsuccessful and Lenin is forced into hiding.
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The Russian army attempts a coup, but fails.
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The Bolsheviks take over Petrograd.
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The Bolsheviks take over the last holdout of the Provisional Government.
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The Bolsheviks change the calandar from Julian to Gregorian, moving the date from February 1 to February 14.
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Russia signs the treaty with Germany, taking them out of World War I.
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Russia becomes the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.