Russian Timeline Project

Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto

Oct 17, 1905

This photo shows protests that came from the beginning of the revolution which forced Tsar Nicholas to issue the October Manifesto, which granted the people civil liberties.

Beginning of WWI in Russia

Jul 26, 1914

this picture shows the widespread barren landscape of the WW1 battlefield, and emphasizes the terrible conditions on Russian soldiers

Tsar Nicholas II take sole control of military operations

Sep 7, 1915

Shows the immediate transfer of power to Tsar Nicholas II from his predecessor

Brusilov Offensive

Jun 4, 1916

This photo represents the Brusilov Offensive well because it is a firsthand depiction of the battle, but also, it demonstrates the brutal nature of the offensive

Assassination of Rasputin

Dec 29, 1916

This picture shows Rasputin with some of the members of the royal family. This was why he was assassinated, the nobles fear he was getting to close to the royals and gaining too much influence.

Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded

Jan 18, 1917

This picture shows the true significance of the Constituent Assembly, as having an all-Russian population would ensure the goals of Lenin and the other Bolsheviks

International Women’s Day March in Petrograd

Mar 8, 1917

The picture depicts women marching, which eventually took over the whole city, calling for peace and an end to Tsarism.

Tsar Nicholas II's Abdication

Mar 15, 1917

The photo shows a newspaper article saying how Nicholas finally has given up his thrown after all these rebellions and revolts, ending Tsarism.

Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd

Mar 15, 1917

This picture shows the massive numbers of the Russian Red Guard, and how the safety of Petrograd was a high concern

Provisional Government Formed

Mar 16, 1917

This picture shows how the Provisional Government was mostly comprised of older members, implying the possible ignorance to current needs and expectations

Return of Lenin from Exile

Apr 16, 1917

This picture shows the speed of Lenin's rise in popularity among citizens, showing the already existing distrust and dissatisfaction with the Provisional Government

April Theses Published

Apr 17, 1917

Yet again shows the amount of Russian citizens in support of Lenin's cause

First All-Russian Congress of Soviets Meet

Jun 16, 1917

This picture shows the importance of this meeting, as it enforced the supremacy of the Russian Provisional Government

July Days

Jul 16, 1917

This picture emphasizes the event's size, as it shows hurds of people advocating for change of the provisional government of Russia

Kornilov Affair

Aug 27, 1917

This picture is significant as it shows Kornilov's militarial power, and how the affair was unexpected by the government because of this power and assumed loyalty

Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and take control

Oct 31, 1917

This picture shows the importance of this overthrowing, as it is taken right in front of a major political housing, showing how quick and widespread the takeover was

Cheka formed

Dec 20, 1917

This picture emphasizes the true purpose of the Cheka, as they are seen bearing weapons, ready to enforce the laws of Lenin

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1918

This picture shows the loss of territory of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, and the gaining enemy proximity to Petrograd

Wartime Communism created

Jun 1, 1918

This picture shows how during the Wartime Communism period, the soldiers were among the highest importance, as they were one of the sole ways for the Reds to succeed in their cause

Tambov Rebellion

Aug 19, 1918

This picture shows how the rebellion was not started by strong military members, but normal people who were dissatisfied with their environments

Red Terror

Sep 2, 1918

This picture shows the amount of propaganda in this time meant to sway the public into the cause of the Reds

Kolchak begins series attacks against Reds from Siberia

Nov 18, 1918

Shows the intense change of land and strategy of the attacks on the Reds by Kolchak

Poles Move Towards Kiev

Apr 25, 1920

this picture emphasizes the true widespread nature of this military move, showing the true want for change by the Poles

The Soviets attempt to take Warsaw

Aug 12, 1920

Similarly to the Polish move to Kiev, this picture shows the true want for change and spread of communism by the Soviets

Kronstadt Rebellion

Mar 1, 1921

This picture shows the wrongdoing of the Bolshevik rule, as the sailors who started the rebellion were previously credited as immense factors for the Bolshevik takeover of Russia

Ending of Wartime Communism

Mar 21, 1921

This picture shows the reopening of trade and sales in the state, as previously, it was barred to support the war cause

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 16, 1922

This picture shows that even in their peaceful surroundings, the nations of Germany and Russia were discluded from the international peace agreements of the League of Nations, which has been credited as one of the reasons for its failure

Ukraine brought under Soviet Control

Dec 30, 1922

USSR incorporated Ukraine into within their boundaries. This photo accurately represents these new boundaries with Ukraine in dark green and the rest of the Soviet Union in light green.

Formation of Soviet Union

Dec 30, 1922

This photo shows the countries the USSR (Soviet Union) contained when it was formed, through 'The Declaration and Treaty on the Formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.'

Lenin dies

Jan 21, 1924

After a series of illnesses, Vladimir Lenin, the first leader of the Soviet Union, dies. This photo is an illustration of his state funeral.