Russian revolution and civil war

Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto

Period: Jan 22, 1905 to Jun 16, 1907

This political cartoon represents the Revolution of 1905 as it shows how the tsar is ignoring the internal conflict of the people, which is about to become very extreme (based on the person under the tsar holding a bomb). This is also relevant due to the Japanese soldier getting ready to attack the tsar, this most likely represents Russia’s defeat in the Ruso-Japanese War.

Beginning of WW1

Jul 28, 1913

This image is relevant to the starting of WW1 as it directly states how Germany has declared war and how Europe is beginning to go into arms.

Czar Nicholas II take sole control of military operations

Aug 23, 1915

This image is relevant because it shows Tsar Nicholas II on the front lines with his soldiers.

Brusilov Offensive

Jun 4, 1916

The Image shows the front line and how it moved with the offensive

Assassination of Rasputin

Dec 30, 1916

This image is relevant because it shows the Russian noble’s final attempt to assassinate Rasputin as he flees.

Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and take control

1917

The picture shows Lenin personally talking to and leading the people

International Women’s Day March in Petrograd

Mar 3, 1917

This image is relevant as it is a primary source (photo) of the actual Women’s Day March on Petrograd.

Nicholas II Abdicates

Mar 15, 1917

This image is relevant because it shows direct evidence of Nicholas II’s abdication.

Provisional Government Formed

Mar 15, 1917

This image is relevant because it shows the original leading members of the provisional government.

April Theses published

Apr 7, 1917

This image is relevant because it shows the original April Theses book.

Return of Lenin from exile

Apr 16, 1917

This image is relevant because it shows the people celebrating the return of Lenin.

First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets

Jun 3, 1917

This image is relevant because it shows an actual photo of the first All-Russia Congress of Soviets meeting.

July Days

Jul 16, 1917

The image shows soldiers fighting against the provisional government

Kornilov affair

Sep 10, 1917

This is an image of general Lavr Kornilov which gives a visual of who he was

Cheka was formed

Dec 5, 1917

The sigil of the Cheka. It is a badge with the symbol

Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd

1918

The image shows Trotsky talking to the guard personally, indicating that he was a good leader

Wartime Communism created

1918

War communism led to terrible famines that forced people to eat anything that they could.

Red Terror

1918

The image illustrates the fear and violence that took place during the red Terror

Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded

Jan 19, 1918

An image of the Constituent assembly before it was disbanded

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1918

A political cartoon that shows Germany taking a lot from Russia and leaving it with little.

Kolchak begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia

Mar 1, 1919

Photo shows Kolchak and White army preparing to march against the Red army

Poles move towards Kiev

May 7, 1920

Image shows the advancement of the combined Polish and Ukrainian forces towards Kiev, capturing it.

Tambov Rebellion

Aug 19, 1920

Photo shows Alexander Antonov and his staff. Antonov was the leader/organizer of the rebellion that took place in August of 1920.

Soviets attempt to take Warsaw

Aug 25, 1920

Propoganda shows the Polish metaphor of fighting the "Red Beast" after the harsh battle at Warsaw near the Modlin fortress.

Krondstadt Rebellion

Mar 1, 1921

An uprising of sailors located at the Krondstadt naval base. It was crushed and many soldiers were killed by their own government. This photo shows the soldiers protesting with a flag proclaiming words that somewhat equate to, "Death to...".

End of Wartime Communism

Mar 1, 1921

This photo shows propoganda aimed at lower class farmers, advising them that they can start to farm for themselves more often. (Beginning of NEP)

Ukraine brought under Soviet Control

Nov 17, 1921

Shows depictions of the battles fought in the Soviet-Ukrainian war, ultimately ending in Ukraine being absorbed into the Soviet Union.

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 16, 1922

Treaty signed between the Soviets and Germany regarding territory disputes (WWI). This seemingly started a 'friendly' relationship between the two parties.

Formation of the Soviet Union

Dec 30, 1922

This photo shows the marches in the streets following the formation of the Soviet Union.

Lenin dies

Jan 21, 1924

Newspaper article with massive headline proclaiming the death of Lenin. This shows the significance that he had over Russia and the world.