The first 2 decades of the USSR

By SZICKLA
  • The February Revolution

    The February Revolution

    Dual power came into being. The monarchy was overthrown and replaced by the Provisional Government. Socialist parties established the soviet of St. Petersburg by controlling the military units, factories, and local communities.
  • October Revolution

    October Revolution

    The Bolshevik Party led by Vladimir Lenin establishing Soviet power in Russia. There were social and political problems
  • The Bolshevik Revolution

    The Bolshevik Revolution

    The Bolsheviks occupied the strategic points of
    Petrograd and took control over the city and later announced the transition of power to the
    congress of soviets.
  • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

    Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

    The Bolshevik government signs a peace treaty with Germany,ending Russias involvement in WWI.
  • Execution of the Romanovs

    Execution of the Romanovs

    Tsar Nicholas II, and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks, symbolizing the end of the Romanov dynasty.
  • New Economic Policy

    New Economic Policy

    NEP-limited market reforms, market conditions and
    monetary exchange. Moreover, peasants were allowed to sell their surplus.
  • Formation of the Soviet Union

    Formation of the Soviet Union

    The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is oicially established. Brining together Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Transcaucasian states.
  • Death of Lenin

    Death of Lenin

    The irst leader of the USSR passes away, leading to a power struggle within the Communist party.