Timeline: Russian Revolution Timeline- Julia B

Dec 26, 1825

Decembrist Revolt

This was the first revolution and it was where a group of protestors tried to overthrow the government. Unfortunately, Czar Nicholas II ended this by executing five leaders and moving hundreds of people to Siberia. This was the start of the revolution.

Nov 1, 1894

Nicholas II becomes the czar of Russia

Nicholas II became the czar of Russia when Alexander II was assassinated. This became the start of a downfall to Russia.

Feb 8, 1904

Russo-Japanese War

Since the Japanese did not give in to giving any land up, the Russians moved into the warm water harbor of Port Arthur. The port was in control of Japanese, but the Russians took it over anyways. This caused a clash between the two countries and started the year long war.

Jan 22, 1905

Bloody Sunday

Father Georgi Gapon led a nonviolent march with the help of workers to the czar's palace. The marchers led on past the soldiers, but only to get shot by them. In the end, over 100 marchers were killed and hundreds were in critical condition.

Jul 28, 1914

World War I(Russian Movement)

At first, Britain and France starting fighting against Germany and Austria. Russia joined allies with Britain and France, but were not prepared. 1/3 of the Russian army did not have any weapons and there were shortages in food; which also affected the Russian's people. This started the March Revolution.

Feb 12, 1917

Czar Nicholas II abdicated the Russian throne

After the protestors led the March Revolution, Nicholas II was turned on from the citizens and the solders. He decided to give up the thrown once the soldiers turned on him.

Mar 13, 1917

March Revolution

Protestors striked against the Czar Nicholas II to have more food and peace. The strike took place in Petrograd and the soldiers refused to shoot at the protestors. Instead, they joined them and striked against the czar. This caused Nicholas II to abdicate his thrown.

Oct 13, 1917

Russian Civil War begins

This war started because the country separated into two sides: Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks. The bolsheviks were the communist party and the mensheviks were the democratic party. The bolsheviks were led by Lenin and their colors were red. The mensheviks were led by Julius Martov.