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Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto
The photo outlines two different sides to the Russian Revolution of 1905, an peaceful uprising of demonstrators wanting to highlight their concerns on working conditions and desires for freedoms/ rights to the Tsar Nicholas II. However, as seen to the right side and the numerous bodies, the soldiers opened fire on the crowd, causing disarray amongst the civilians. Increase in protests/ strikes such as in the photo led to desire for reforms and shows social unrest (led to October Manifesto). -
Beginning of WW1
The photo highlights an article that blames the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand as the reason for the beginning of the war. Significant as it shows a perspective of what many individuals during the beginning of WW1 perceived was the outcome in starting the war to begin with. -
Czar Nicholas II takes sole control of military operations
The photo provides evidence to what Tsar Nicholas II looked like as well as outlining the uniform he war, specifically a quasi military uniform; showing his superiority and authority in making both political and militaristic decisions. -
Brusilov Offensive
The photo highlights Russia fighting with Austro-Hungarians and Germany, inflicting heavy losses on the Central Powers, and ultimately achieving territorial gains in the process by the attacks. This is clearly shown by the Russian soldiers overrunning the German/ Austro-Hungarian soldiers. -
Assassination of Rasputin
The photo highlights Rasputin's control on Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra, and the black box over his face outlines how he was assassinated due to his influence threatening the Russian Empires status and power. -
International Women's Day March in Petrograd
The photo highlights how thousands of women would protest/ hold strikes in the streets, carrying signs without any form of weaponry, in order to voice their opinions against food shortages, the tsarist regime, and war, creating social unrest in Russia. Outlines the social tensions in Petrograd and the unrest contained against the tsarist regime. -
Nicholas II Abdicates
The photo highlights how Nicholas II was forced into abdicating due failed measures to restore order. The abdication is shown to be presented to him by representatives of the Provisional Government and the State Duma, forced to sign or face repercussions (he is surrounded by individuals who demand his abdication). -
Provisional Government Formed
The photo outlines the members who were in the newly formed Provisional Government after Tsar Nicholas II's abdication. Consists of members of the State Duma and moderate political forces. Professional frame of photo outlines seriousness in taking power to salvage the collapsed imperial regime, moving towards a more democratic system. -
Return of Lenin From Exile
The photo outlines Lenin's return from exile and the significant amount of attraction he obtained from the Russian population. Including people such as soldiers, radical activists, and the working class. Massive crowd of people shows how he is favored and a symbol for new change away from Provisional Government. -
April Theses Published
The photo is significant as it outlines how Lenin was able to persuade the Russian population with a vision for a socialist revolution and turn people in favor of Bolshevik party. This is significant as in the photo the crowd is cheering him on, showing how he gained support and political power through the April Theses (written document of goals, which later turned into influential speeches). -
First All-Russian Congress of Soviets Meets
Photo outlines the various amounts of representatives from different communities across Russia under one form of a congress meeting. As seen in picture, including soldiers, workers, and peasant councils. The meeting is significant as it is vital in outlining development in a dual power structure with the Provisional Government (ultimately allows for increase in development for all of Russia). -
July Days
The photo outlines the protests that were made in addition to the demonstrations in Petrograd. Highlights how soldiers and workers were angered over the Provisional Government and wanted change, thus chaos and violence broke out in streets (clearly seen through weapons in air and fighting occurring). Highlights lack of leadership due to an all out attack, little coordination, simply all out fights. -
Kornilov Affair
Photo highlights General Lavr Kornilov, the Commander in chief of Russian Army. Soldiers on left side highlight the staged coup initiated towards the Provisional Government. Attempt to gain control of coup and attack strategically to change the way government was handling internal turmoil highlights desires for seizing control of Petrograd/ authority. -
Bolsheviks Overthrow the Provisional Government and Take Control
The photo highlights the revolt led by Vladimir Lenin, capitalizing the discontent of the Provisional Government to storm the Winter Palace and take control of the government to form a new form of Soviet power. Thus, photo highlights the utilization of any hatred/ anger towards the government and the unison in agreement to overthrow the government. -
Trotsky Organizes Red Guard to Defend Petrograd
Photo highlights how under Leon Trotsky's (Bolshevik leader) dictation, he was able to create a unison in soldiers and workers to sympathize with Bolsheviks to protect city against Kornilov forces (who wanted to coup against Provisional Government). Trotsky organization in leadership highlights growing influence of Bolsheviks. -
Cheka formed
The picture displays the symbol for the Cheka in Russia. As seen in the pictures, the symbol and hammer displays the violent nature of the Cheka and the red symbolizes the Communist Party. -
Constituent Assembly
The picture is of the National Constituent Assembly within Russia. In the picture, the Bolsheviks stand in the middle of the room with a red cloth behind them, characterizing their control over the assembly. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The picture displays the many men who attended the conference to created the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Vladimir Lenin did not attend the conference, as seen in the picture, displaying his dislike for the treaty. -
Wartime Communism
The pictures displays the violent result of war communism. As you can see, many people were violently killed. -
Red Terror
The pictures displays different methods in which the Bolsheviks spread The Red Terror. In the picture, the political propaganda warns against political opposition with the consequence of death. -
Kolchak begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia
The map displays Kolchak's advancements near Siberia. In the picture, both the Reds and Kolchak's army attempt to reach Eastern parts of Siberia while conflicting with eachother. -
Ukraine brought under Soviet control
The picture displays the Soviets march into Poland, displaying their desire to take control of major parts of the region. The soviets would later control Poland through the first Soviet Constitution. -
Poles move toward Kiev
The pictures displays Polish advancements into the Polish city of Kiev to fight off Reds. This displays Polish hatred for communists. -
Soviets attempt to take Warsaw
In the picture, many men are getting ready to fight in the Battle of Warsaw. This battle would be a major defeat for Russians, thus, the pictures displays the deaths/injuries of many as some are in poor condition. -
Tambov Rebellion
The picture displays a map of the areas in which the Tambov rebellion took place. As you can see in the map, much of it was rural Russia, displaying its affects on the peasantry class. -
Kronstadt uprising
The pictures is of propaganda used against the Kronstadt uprising. In the picture, the Bolsheviks are using violence in their message, foreshadowing their eventual usage of violence to end the uprising. -
Ending of War Communism
The picture is of propaganda of the NEP policy which replaced War Communism. The picture displays Lenin's belief for the better, persuading the public to join his cause. -
The Treaty of Rapallo
The picture is of men from Germany and Russia who met to form the Treaty of Rapallo. We can see good intentions between, displaying the newly founded connected relationship of the two countries. -
Formation of the Soviet Union
The pictures displays the combined territory of different countries to form the USSR. Especially, we can see the large mass that formed the USSR. -
Lenin's death
The pictures represents the end the Lenin's violent government.