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October Revolution
The Bolshevik party overthrew the government and the Russian Civil War begins between the Bolsheviks and the anti-Bolshevik forces. -
Birth of the USSR
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The first head of state is Lenin. -
Constitution of USSR
federal system of independent republics -
Lenin's death
After Lenin's death, Joseph Stalin becomes the second leader of the Republic. -
Five-year plan
The first five-year plan was published which states the economic plans of the country which aims the industrialization and collectivization. -
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Holodomor
A severe famine in Ukraine which was caused by forced collectivization led to the death of 7-10 million people. -
Molotov- Ribbentrop Pact
Pact with Nazi Germany which stated a secret protocol dividing Eastern Europe between the two powers. -
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World War II
Eventually, emerge victorious after long and brutal conflicts.