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Sunday bloody massacre
On January 22, 1917 a large crowd led by Gapon marched to the Winter Palace seeking reform, they were then shot down by imperial guards resulting in death and injuries. -
Revolution begins
In March of 1917 mass strikes and protests broke out, thus beginning the revolution as they escalted in size and brutality. -
February revolution worsens
The protests after only a few days intensified to where imperial power was assigned to control them, while they scattered, this scene only seemed to intensify the mood. -
Nicholas II abdicates
After advisement from his ministers regarding the restoration of Russia, the Tsar abdicated himself, ending his families reign of 300 years. -
Lenin returns
Lenin returns from years of exile, he greatly opposed the imperial war and demanded land be given to the peasants from the hands of the rich. -
July days
In early July, armed Bolshevik soldiers led an unsuccessful demonstration against the provisional government. -
Kerensky becomes prime minister
After the failed July day demonstrations, Alexander Kerensky was appointed as the prime minister. -
October revolution begins
In a successful attempt to overthrow the provisional government, Bolshevik forces were able to take Winters palace. -
Brest-Livtosk negotiations signed
On March 3, 1918 the Brest-Livosk treaties were signed ending Russias involvement in WW1, this came with a cost of loss of territory. -
The Romanovs Death
The Romanovs family of 7 along with few servants were all executed in the basement of where they were being held, resulting in the ending of the Romanov dynasty.