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Marxists Revolutionaries Split
Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladamir Lenin becomes the leader. -
Japan Attacks Russia
Japan attacks Russia in February of 1904. The attack takes place at Port Arthur, on the coast of Marchuria. Japan planned to attack to gain control over Korea and Manchuria. -
Bloody Sunday
Two thousand workers and their families approach Czar's winter palace in Saint Petersburg. They were marching to demand better working conditions. The final result was a total of 1,000 people were wounded, several hundred were killed, ant alos provoked strikes and violence in the people. -
First Duma
The first Duma, which is Russia's first parliament met for the first time. The leaders of the Duma wanted Russia to become a constitutional monarchy like Britian. However, Czar didn't want to share his power so he dissolved the Duma after 10 weeks. -
Russia in WW1
Nicholas II lead Russia into WW1. They were not prepared to handle economic and military costs. They were repeatedly defeated by Russia all throughout the war. -
City-Wide Strikes
Wome textile workers in Petrograd lead city-wide strikes. Soldiers were ordered to shoot them, but they ended up siding with them instead. Within the nextfive days, riots grew throughout the city over shortages of bread and fuel. -
Red Guards
Without warning, armed factory workers stormed the Winter Palace in Petrograd. The factory workers took over government offices and arrested the provisional government officers. The factory workers called themselves Red Guards. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Russia and Germany sign the treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Russia surrendered a large part of their territory to Germany and its allies. This triggered widespread anger on Russians. -
Civil War Ends
The civil war ended and several western nations and the U.S. sent military aid and forces to Russia. They were sent to help the White Army throughout the war. however, the Red Army ended up winning the war. -
Lenin Restores Order
War and revolution destroyed the Russian economy, and trade was at a standstill. Many skilled workers fled to other countries. Lenin turned to reviving the economy and restructuring the government. -
Eager for Power
Vladimir Lenin suffered from a stroke. Although he survived, his ability to rule is gone. After that, Joseph Stalin begins his ruthless climb for power.
