Russian revolution

By David.pitcher

  • Nicholas II becomes Czar/Tsar of Russia

    Nicholas succeeded his father in may of 1926. he was overthrown in 1917.

  • Russia loses war with Japan

    In the battle of Mukden, russian forces were forced to retreat giving japan a total victory. This was the first modern instance of an asian country defeating a european country.

  • The Russian Revolution of 1905

    Mass unrest throughout russia caused by Tsar Nicholas 2nd.
    The regime never toppled during this time.

  • Russia enters World War I

    Russia promises to protect Serbia and enters the war. Russia wanted to also preserve power.

  • Czar Nicholas abdicates the throne

    Tsar Nicholas of russia advocates the throne in an attempt to save him and his family's life. His family was executed anyways.

  • March revolution

    The "March revolution" was the first piece of the Russian revolution. The march Revolution consisted of overthrowing the government.

  • Revolutionary movements begin and compete for power

    The red army finally begins competing against the White army for power. The red army eventually conquers the White army.

  • Civil War between Red and White Armies

    When Lenin returns to russia, he starts a Russian revolution between the red and white armies. The red army eventually defeats the white army and russia becomes a communist country.

  • Lenin returns to Russia

    Lenin returning to russia was important because he started the russian revolution. Because he started the Russian revolution, Russia became a communist state.

  • Bolshevik Revolution defeats Tsar Nicholas' monarchy government

    During the Russian revolution, Bolshevik defeats Tsar Nicholas ending the Romanov dynasty. Nicholas and his family were later executed

  • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ends Russia’s involvement in WWI

    Russia decided they had no place in the great war anymore and signed a treaty with central powers.

  • Lenin establishes New Economic Policy (NEP)

    Trade returns all over russia. The NEP temporarily provided relief from russia's economy.

  • Stalin becomes Dictator

    Following Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924, Stalin took over Dictatorship of russia.