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Russia-Japanese War
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Bloody Sunday
The massacre showed how much the Czar really cared for the people, which wasn't a lot. -
Revolution of 1905
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Creation of DUMA
The Duma system opened the door to representative government and demonstrated the political potential of an elected parliament. -
Russia Enters WWI
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March Revolution Begins
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Nicholas II Abducates the Throne
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Lenin Returns from Exile in Germany
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Kerensky Heads the Provisional Government
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Civil War Begins
The Civil war changed the face of Russia. Making them blast into a modern world technology wise as well as government. -
Lenin takes Power
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Russia pulls out of WWI (Brest-Litovsk)
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Assassination of Romanov Family
This offically ended all chances of bringing back Czar ruling. -
Trotsky wins Civil War
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Stalin Comes to Power
Joseph Stalin remained in power up until his death in 1950's. -
Russia Becomes a Totalitarian State
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Period: to
Great Purge
