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Tsar Alexander II passes the Emancipation Edict, ending serfdom in Russia.
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The Famine in Russia killed around 375,000 to 400,00 people and has affected millions more.
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Lenin is arrested and excelled for 13 months.
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In St Petersburg, Russia, unarmed demonstrators were fired on.
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World War I, Germany declares war over Russia.
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After a series of public protests, the monarchy in Russia is abolished.
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Tsar Nicholas and his family are executed.
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Peace treaty signed between the New Bolshevik government of Russia and the Central Powers.
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Communist parties are formed across the world.
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After a civil war ending in the Bolsheviks victory the USSR was formed by a treaty, uniting the Russian, Transcaucasian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussians.
