Russia Timeline

Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto

Jan 22, 1905

This political cartoon demonstrates the political and social unrest throughout the Russian empire depicted through the sad and hard emotion leading the signing of the document by Nicholas II

Beginning of WWI

Jun 28, 1914

This image represents the first photograph taken after the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand leading to Austria declaring war on Serbia shown through the depiction of destruction and confusion

Czar Nicholas II take sole control of military operations

Aug 30, 1915

This image is significant as it originated as a Letter from Hanbury-Williams to Lord Kitchener on Tsar Nicholas II decision to appoint himself commander-in-chief within the Russian army

Brusilov Offensive

Jun 4, 1916

This image perfectly represents the Brusilov Offensive because it shows the attack that the Russian planned and where they were going to strike.

Assassination of Rasputin

Dec 30, 1916

This political cartoon is significant as it visually depicts all the different assassination attempts which were brought upon Rasputin

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1917

This photo represents the Treaty best because it shows the territory that Russia lost.

Nicholas II Abdicate

Mar 8, 1917

This image is showcased as a Newpaper exposing the abdication of Nicholas II in a time when it was too late to send troops to restore order so when the government resigned and the duma leading to overall chaos

International Women’s Day March in Petrograd

Mar 8, 1917

This image accurately showcased the event where thousands of women from different backgrounds took to the streets demanding bread and increased rations for soldiers' families freedom

Provisional Government formed

Mar 15, 1917

This image is significant as it demonstrates a political cartoon in which a committee in cooperation of the Petrograd soviet is taking place and run by Alexander Kerensky

April Theses published

Apr 7, 1917

This image shows a newspaper in which depicts a program developed by Lenin during the Russian revolution suggesting soviet control of state power and contributing to the July days

Return of Lenin from exile

Apr 16, 1917

This image shows a photograph and is significant since it puts empathy of Lenin returning to Petrograd in a sealed train to take the reins of the Russian revolution causing mishap

First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets

Jun 16, 1917

This visual emphasizes the domination by pro-government parties including socialist-revolutionaries, and additionally confirmed the supremacy of the Russian Provisional Government depicted as the higher power (man on the right)

July Days

Jul 16, 1917

This image accurately depicts the July Days because it shows how the protesters were protesting against Russia.

Kornilov Affair

Sep 10, 1917

This image accurately depicts the Kornilov affair because it shows Kornilov leading his men towards the RPG.

The Red Guard Defend Petrograd

Oct 24, 1917

This image best depicts the Red Guard defending Petrograd because it shows the destruction and chaos that occurred during the time thus showing the oppositions the Red Guard had to go against.

Bolsheviks Overthrow the RPG

Nov 7, 1917

This image works very well to describe the Bolsheviks overthrowing the RPG because it shows the masses of people going into Petrograd to fight for the Bolsheviks. It also showcases the amount of support the Bolsheviks had, unlike the RPG.

Cheka Formed

Dec 20, 1917

This image best represents the Cheka's formation because it is the Cheka crest and represents the organization.

kolchak

1918

This picture is significant because it shows his impact on the Russian people because here he is seen as a symbol for the white army. His picture is meant to give hope to the whites.

Wartime Communism Created

1918

This image perfectly represents Wartime Communism because it shows how famined the people of Russia were and how they would turn to horse scraps for a meal. It shows how wartime communism negatively impacted the common man.

Constituent Assembly is Disbanded

Jan 18, 1918

This image represents the Constituent Assembly being disbanded because it shows the chaos of occasion and how the disorganization made it easy for the Bolsheviks to overthrow it.

Red Terror

Sep 2, 1918

This photo best represents the Red Terror because it shows the upper hand and terror the Bolsheviks had on the rest of Russia. It also shows the destruction brought forth by the Red Terror.

Ukraine brought under Soviet control

Nov 13, 1918

This image is a political cartoon showing the pressure Ukraine was under, being attacked from many sides and by the world's greatest powers.

Poles move toward Kiev

1919

This photo shows the size of the pole's army compared to the Russian and how there was of much smaller size, but even though all the people came out into the streets showing that this army was one of hope.

Soviets attempt to take Warsaw

1920

This image shows how much the flag means to both countries. For Russia this flag is plastered in a sense of nationalism, and this is what the Russians are fighting for, but for poles this is hope for victory.

Tambov Rebellion

1920

This image shows the pesents activly rebeling. It is shown the rebels are using guns and chemicals against their enemies. This image is significant because it shows the power of the people in this society where really one small party holds all of the power.

Kronstadt uprising

1921

This image shown is a poster made to bring people to arms. Its clear lettering and fire in the background helps people clearly understand the message. The man on the poster is also drawn looking up as if looking for hope. The overall purpose of this poster is to inspire the people of russia to fight.

Ending of Wartime Communism

1921

This painting is Famine, by Ivan Vladimirov
, and depicts the people of Russia eating their horse. The horse is meant to describe escape or a way to get to freedom, but they are too weak and hungry. This means they must eat their only way of escape and lose hope. This painting shows their hardships during wartime communism and why they stopped.

Treaty of Rapallo

1922

This photo shows the two leaders meeting with smiles. This happy feeling within the painting is due to the fact that both these countries are basically being shunned by the rest of the country. Although, now they have each other and are building relations.

Formation of Soviet Union

Dec 30, 1922

This photo shows the celebration of the soviet union and how all the fighting had paid off. This is significant because it shows one party's reaction to this new change.

Lenin dies

Jan 21, 1924

This image shows the masses gathered around him. This shows how impactful of a leader he was to so many people. Again shown through their solemn faces and piles of flowers next to his open casket.