Russian Revolution

By Shey_gadwah
  • World War 1 Begins

    World War 1 Begins

    Franz Ferdinand was assassinated at Sarajevo.
  • Kaiser William II

    Kaiser William II

    Kaiser William II promised German support for Austria against Serbia.
  • Austria Declares War

    Austria Declares War

    Austria declared war on Serbia.
  • Germany Declares War

    Germany Declares War

    Germany declared war on Russia
  • The February Revolution Begins With Strikes, Etc.

    The February Revolution Begins With Strikes, Etc.

    Strikes began to erupt in Petrograd over the scarcity of food. By 1917 most Russians lost faith and gave up.
  • Bolshevik Changes Its Name

    Bolshevik Changes Its Name

    They changed their name to Russian Communist Party (of Bolsheviks) in March 1918; to All-Union Communist Party (of Bolsheviks) in December 1925; and to Communist Party of the Soviet Union in October 1952.
  • Lenin Suffers Second Stroke

    Lenin Suffers Second Stroke

    Lenin suffered a second stroke causing him to retire from politics.