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The february revolution
The February Revolution of 1917, also known as the February Uprising or the February Bourgeois Democratic Revolution, was a major event that took place in Russia and ultimately led to the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II and the end of the Romanov dynasty. -
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Bolshevik Revolution, also known as the October Revolution or the Russian Revolution of 1917, was a pivotal event in Russian and world history. It refers to the seizure of power by the Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (also known as the Treaty of Brest in Russia) was a separate peace treaty signed on 3 March 1918 between Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire), that ended Russia's participation in World War I. -
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The reign of Stalin
Joseph Stalin, one of the most influential figures in history, led the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953. Stalin's reign was characterized by rapid industrialization, and significant social and political transformations. However, it was also marred by widespread repression, purges, and human suffering. -
The death of Lenin
He served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 to 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924. Under his administration, Russia, and later the Soviet Union, became a one-party socialist state governed by the Communist Party. -
The first five year plan
The first five-year plan in 1928 refers to the economic development plan implemented by the Soviet Union under the leadership of Joseph Stalin. The plan aimed to rapidly industrialize the country and transform it into a major industrial power. -
The Great Famine
The Great Famine in Russia, occurred primarily in Ukraine in 1932-1933 during the period of Soviet rule. It was a man-made famine and one of the most devastating famines in modern history. While it primarily affected Ukraine, other regions of the Soviet Union, such as Kazakhstan, the Kuban region, and the Volga region, also experienced severe food shortages and famine conditions.
The Great Famine was a result of the Soviet Union's agricultural policies -
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Great Purge
The Great Purge, also known as the Great Terror, was a period of political persecution that took place in the Soviet Union from 1936 to 1938. It was characterized by mass arrests, show trials, executions, and the imprisonment of millions of people, including prominent political figures, military leaders, and ordinary citizens.
The Great Purge was initiated by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin