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Revolutionary movements begin and compete for power
Russian Revolution, also called Russian Revolution of 1917, two revolutions in 1917, the first of which, in February, overthrew the imperial government. -
Russia loses war with Japan
Japan won a convincing victory over Russia, becoming the first Asian power in modern times to defeat a European power. -
Revolution of 1905—Bloody Sunday
This event became known as Bloody Sunday and is seen as one of the key causes of the 1905 Revolution. The aftermath brought about a short-lived revolution in which the Tsar lost control of large areas of Russia. -
Russia enters World War I
Russia entered World War I in August 1914, drawn into the conflict by the alliance system and its promises of support to Serbia. -
Czar Nicholas abdicates the throne
In March 1917, the army garrison at Petrograd joined striking workers in demanding socialist reforms, and Czar Nicholas II was forced to abdicate. -
Bolshevik Revolution defeats Tsar Nicholas' monarchy government
During the Russian Revolution of 1917, Bolshevik revolutionaries toppled the monarchy, ending the Romanov dynasty. Czar Nicholas II and his entire family including his young children were later executed by Bolshevik troops. -
March Revolution
The March Revolution in Vienna was a catalyst to revolution throughout the German states. -
Nicholas II becomes Czar/Tsar of Russia
The Russian Revolution toppled the Romanov dynasty, and Nicholas II abdicated on March 15, 1917. The royal family was arrested by the Bolsheviks and held in seclusion. -
Lenin Returns to Russia
Lenin returning to Russia was important, because he started the Russian Revolution. Because of this Russia is now communist. -
Civil War between Red and White Armies
The Red Army fought for the Lenin's Bolshevik government. The White Army represented a large group of loosely allied forces, including monarchists, capitalists and supporters of democratic socialism. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ends Russia’s involvement in WWI
In the city of Brest-Litovsk, located in modern-day Belarus near the Polish border, Russia signed a treaty with the Central Powers, ending its participation in World War II. -
Lenin establishes New Economic Policy (NEP)
Introduced by Vladimir Lenin in 1921, the New Economic Policy (or NEP) was a radical shift in Bolshevik economic strategy. -
Stalin becomes Dictator
Stalin was a big part in the Russian Revolution, because he brought Russia to World War 1. He also killed a lot of people.