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Japanese went to war with Russia, Russia was overconfident. Russians lost, causing massive civil unrest
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Tsarist troops in St. Petersburg left Russian workers dead and cost Nicholas support among the workers and farmers.
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World War 1 beings, in Europe
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Russia declared war, and called upon their French allies to mobolize with them.
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Appointment of Grand Duke Nicholas to Commander and Chief by Tsar Nicholas II
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War declared on Russia by Germany
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Russian loss, 80,000 casualties and 92,000 troops captued. Any attempts of reinforcement were futile.
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No clear victory, but 100,000 Russians were captured.
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War declared on Turkey
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Retreat due to shortness of ammunition and supplies.
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Retreat, due to the rapid reinforcement of German troops, essentially overwhelming the Russians.
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The Russian Revolution, discontent of people was clear. Largely because of economic crisis.
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Russia does not sign their treaty with France, which creates political unrest
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The Bolshevik party came to power, and began to be able to excercise their government influence.
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Vladimir Lenin takes power after a violent socialist revolution, and stays in office until his death on January 24th, 1924. Joseph Stalin takes his place.
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Lenin censors the press, specifically in open rebellion and criminal activities.
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Germany and Russian had a Armistice, ceased in conflict.
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Lenin brings a secret police into the society, to address counter terrorism and terrorism.
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Signed to give land to the cetral powers, where we know Ukraine to be today.
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Lenin defeats his opposition, and is able to lead the Russian Nation.
