The Rise and the Fall of Soviet Russia

By mmcgill0225
  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday

    The day when demonstrators were fired upon while protesting in front of the Tsar's palace. This marked the start of a revolution into a socialist/communist government.
  • The October Revolution.

    The October Revolution.

    Lenin begins the October Revolution with the Bolsheviks. He overthrows the Tsar and the communist regime takes over Russia.
  • Lenin Dies, Stalin Takes Over

    Lenin Dies, Stalin Takes Over

    Lenin dies while Stalin takes over the Russian Government after his death.
  • The Germans Invade Russia

    The Germans Invade Russia

    The Germans invade the Soviet Union, officially starting Russia's involvement with World War 2 and joining the Allies.
  • Capturing of Berlin

    Capturing of Berlin

    The Soviet Union captures Berlin and splits it between the Allies.
  • Period: to

    The Cold War

    Starting with the release of the Long Telegram, and the dissolution of the USSR by Gorbechev.
  • Stalin Dies, Starts the De-Stalinization Period

    Stalin Dies, Starts the De-Stalinization Period

  • Russia Wins Space Race with Sputnik 1

    Russia Wins Space Race with Sputnik 1

    Russia creates the first human made satellite to be launched into the Earth's Atmosphere, called Sputnik 1.
  • The Soviet-Afghan War

    The Soviet-Afghan War

    The Soviets deploy troops into Afghanistan to fight aginast the Muhjadeen.
  • Mikael Gorbechev is in Charge.

    Mikael Gorbechev is in Charge.

    Mikael Gorbechev succeeds and tries to liberalize and reform the Communist government. He is the last Soviet Leader.
  • Gorbechev resigns. The USSR dissolves.

    Gorbechev resigns. The USSR dissolves.

    Gorbechev resigns after a failed coup d'etat. The USSR dissolves and the Russian Rederation takes over.