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The Reign of Alexander III
During his reign, Alexander III had continued autocratic rule of Russia and went to harsh measures to wipe of revolutionaries. This would make people dislike the government even more which would later lead to a revolution -
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The Reign of Nicholas II
After the end of Alexander III's rule, Nicholas II also continued the autocratic rule. He also made Russia fight in WWI despite it's disadvantage. People began to blame him for all the problems and revolted against him during the March Revolution. This would end the regime of Russian royal family and begin the formation of a new government. It would also allow the Bolshevik revolutionaries to take over -
The Russo-Japanese War
Due to Russia not following territorial agreements with Japan, Japan attacks Port Arthur in Manchuria. Due to the war, people -
Establishment of Duma
In order to create more political freedom, Nicholas II established the parliament called Duma. This parliament would be the group to establish the provisional government which would be taken over by the Bolshevik -
Bloody Sunday
20,000 workers go to the czar's Winter Palace asking for better work conditions, more political freedom, and an elected national legislature. But the general's ordered his men to fire at them, resulting in a thousand casualties. This would only increase unrest among the people. -
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Russia’s Participation in WWI
Nicholas dragged Russia to WWI despite its weak military. It lost many battles and ended up having almost 4 million soldiers killed before a year passed. Even after Nicholas stepped down, the provisional government continued the war. It would end once the Bolshevik took over -
The Death of Rasputin
Rasputin was a holy man who claimed he had healing powers. He supposedly eased Nicholas's son Alexis's hemophilia. Rasputin was rewarded political power for helping him. But people believed he was making the government worse, so he was murdered by nobles in 1916. Rasputin opposed reforms and the fact that he was in the government made people dislike the government even more. -
Abdication of Czar Nicholas II and Establishment of Provisional Government/Vladimir Lenin
Nicholas II drags Russia into WWI despite having an unprepared military. Due to this it lost many battles, almost 4 million soldiers were killed under one year. This would cause people to protest to end the war and force them to revolt. This would be the final blow before the March Revolution. -
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Bolsheviks gain control of the many soviet cities. This gives the Bolsheviks enough power to take over the provisional government. -
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The Russian Civil War
The Bolshevik Red Army fights against the White Army, different groups of people who all oppose of Lenin's socialism. In the end, the Red Army wins the war guaranteeing the Bolshevik's power -
Establishment of the USSR
To avoid nationalism, the Bolshevik leaders established self governing states within Russia. This country would be known as the USSR, a prevalent nation to Russia history. -
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Stalin's Rise to Power
Joseph Stalin was one of the two men who were capable of replacing Lenin. Stalin rose to power, adding his supporters to positions of power. Then after exiling Leon Trotsky, he gained absolute power. Stalin was one of the worst dictators in history and would leave a dark mark in Russia. -
Leon Trotsky's Exile
Leon Trotsky was Joseph Stalin's competitor for power. But once Joseph gained enough power of the Communist Party, he exiled Trotsky. This gave Stalin absolute power over the nation. -
Leon Trotsky's Exile
After gaining enough power, Joseph Stalin forced Leon Trotsky into exile. This gave Stalin his absolute power allowing him to rule the USSR