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February Revolution
Strikes, demonstrations happen throughout Russia, people are angry. -
Abdication
The Tsar Nicholas II and his son, both abdicate. Provisional Government if formed and led by liberals. -
October Revolution
Bolsheviks gain Moscow. Lenin is now in control of Russia. -
Russia out of World War I
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (between Germany and Russia) is signed and takes Russia out of World War I. -
Communists take over
In march 8, the Bolshevik Party changes its name to the Communist Party
March 11, the capital of Russia is changed from St. Petersburg to Moscow, as we know it today. -
Royal family assasinated
The Tsar and his family are assasinated by the Bolshekivs -
Civil War Ends
