russian revolution

By rhys3
  • Russian revolution begins

    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

    The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk is signed to bring peace with Germany.
  • The Reds win Civil war

    The Reds win Civil war

    Lenin and the Bolsheviks lead the Reds to win the Russian Civil War.
  • Lenin Retires

    Lenin Retires

    Lenin has two strokes and retires from politics. Stalin is now appointed as General Secretary.
  • Lenin dies

    Lenin dies

    Lenin has two strokes and dies.
  • Stalin gains complete power

    Stalin gains complete power

    The second Russian Revolution begins. Stalin's five-year plan is put into action.
  • The Great Purge

    The Great Purge

    Stalin launches The Great Purge as a terror tactic because he was paranoid of people plotting against him.
  • New constitution

    New constitution

    Stalin creates a new constitution to preserve his autocratic power and give Russia an appearance of democracy.
  • WW2 breaks out

    WW2 breaks out

    The Second Russian Revolution comes to an end. Stalin's First and Second five-year plans have been completed.