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In 1900, Tsar ruled over the Russian empire with complete power over Russia and the people. Tsar can be seen in the picture attached.
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From 1904-1905 Russia and Japan fought in a war against one another, leading to Russia feeling defeat and humiliated.
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In 1914, Russia fought in WW1 in which they resulted in catastrophic losses and defeat against Germany Eastern-front.
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1917, the Duma sets up a provincial government but it doesn't solve Russia's problems. Lenin and the Bolsheviks seize power.
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The treaty is signed with Germany in hopes of bringing peace between them. This treaty ended Russias partaking in World War 1.
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Lenin and the Bolsheviks, a very powerful group, won the civil war after 2-3 long years with the reds against the whites.
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Lenin suffered from 2 strokes and decided to retire from politics leaving Stalin as appointed secretary-general (in the image attached).
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Lenin passed away from yet another stroke in January leaving Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin competing for his position.
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After Stalin won complete power over Russia, it takes a turn into becoming a totalitarian state, also putting in the 5-year action.
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World War 2 begun after Stalin completes his first and second 5-years plans, also going into the end of Russia's second revolution.
