Russian Revolution By doubleS2211 Apr 8, 1613 Michael Romanov Apr 8, 1848 Nicholas 1 centralized the eduacational system Apr 8, 1861 Alexander II emancipated the serfs Apr 22, 1870 Vladimir Lenin born Sep 5, 1905 Russia lost to Japan in the Russo-Japanese War Mar 8, 1917 February Revolution Jul 17, 1918 Nicholas II Apr 8, 2016 Lenin's brother was executed leading Lenin to be interested in revolutionary politics