Russian Revolution

By elenavf

  • February Revolution

    February Revolution
    Strikes, demonstrations happen throughout Russia, people are angry.

  • Abdication

    Abdication
    The Tsar Nicholas II and his son, both abdicate. Provisional Government if formed and led by liberals.

  • October Revolution

    October Revolution
    Bolsheviks gain Moscow. Lenin is now in control of Russia.

  • Russia out of World War I

    Russia out of World War I
    The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (between Germany and Russia) is signed and takes Russia out of World War I.

  • Communists take over

    Communists take over
    In march 8, the Bolshevik Party changes its name to the Communist Party
    March 11, the capital of Russia is changed from St. Petersburg to Moscow, as we know it today.

  • Royal family assasinated

    Royal family assasinated
    The Tsar and his family are assasinated by the Bolshekivs

  • Civil War Ends

    Civil War Ends