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Russian revolution begins
Tsar Nicholas Abdictates. The Duma sets up a provisional government, but it fails to solve Russia's problems. Lenin and Bolsheviks seize power. -
The Treaty
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk is signed to bring peace with Germany. -
The Reds win Civil war
Lenin and the Bolsheviks lead the Reds to win the Russian Civil War. -
Lenin Retires
Lenin has two strokes and retires from politics. Stalin is now appointed as General Secretary. -
Lenin dies
Lenin has two strokes and dies. -
Stalin gains complete power
The second Russian Revolution begins. Stalin's five-year plan is put into action. -
The Great Purge
Stalin launches The Great Purge as a terror tactic because he was paranoid of people plotting against him. -
New constitution
Stalin creates a new constitution to preserve his autocratic power and give Russia an appearance of democracy. -
WW2 breaks out
The Second Russian Revolution comes to an end. Stalin's First and Second five-year plans have been completed.