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Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladimir Lenin becomes the leader. -
Japan launches surprise attack on a Russian fleet at port Arthur on February 8th. This led to a period of intense arrest. -
The imperial guard in St. Petersburg opened fire on unarmed workers. These workers were going to present a petition the Tsar. This event sparked the Russian Revolution. -
Russia implemented a constitution. -
Russia entered into WW1 and suffered a major loss at the Battle of Tannenberg. This led to more unrest along with economic hardships. -
Protests in Petrograd because of food shortages and economic hardships. Soldiers were sent to keep their peace, but they joined the protest. Tsar was forced to abdicate the throne on March 15th. -
Led by Vladimir Lenin the Bolsheviks launched a bloodless coup against the provisional government. With Lenin as its head they established the worlds first communist state. -
Singed a treaty with Germany and Austria Hungary to withdraw Russia from WW1. The treaty forced Russia to give territories to Germany and its allies. Russia lost population, agricultural land, and industry. -
The red army defeated the white army leading the establishment of the soviet regime. Also known as the end of the Russian revolution. -
The Kronstadts rebelled against the Bolshevik government because of poor economic policies, food shortages, and the sailors wanted more political freedom. The Bolsheviks won and in turn they implemented a new economic policy. -
USSR is formally established, which included Russia, Ukraine, The Transcaucasian republic, and the Byelorussian republic. Known as the end of the Revolutionary period. Also led to the rise of Stalin