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Birth of Karl Marx
Marx was one of the founders of the idea of communism, an idea which would eventually sweep through and influence the future of Russia. -
Birth of Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin was a controversial figure, who killed many, but is credited with saving and rebuilding Russia, while heavily pushing forward the idea of Communism -
Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday was one of the main events which caused Russians to turn on Tsar Nicholas II and led to revolts against him, including the upcoming February Revolution. -
Start of World War 1
World War 1 exposed Russia's lack of preparation, weapons and resources, bringing shame to the country and helping turning many against the Tsar and inspiring Russian's to find ways to revitalize the country. -
The February Revolution
The February Revolution caused Tsar Nicholas II to abandon the throne, leading to the formation of the provisional government, which would spark the November Revolution. -
The November Revolution
The November Revolution was significant because it gave rise to Communist action within Russia. With Communism in place, many new laws were put in place that drastically changed the country. Red Guards took over key parts of Petrograd and removed the provisional government from power, giving the Communist Party much more control and jurisdiction. This revolution created a civil war that divided the country and affected many. Without this revolution, Russia would look drastically different today. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended the war between Russia and Germany, in which Russia was being obliterated, but in return lost key parts of the countries and allowed Germany to exploit their resources. -
Romanov Family Killed
The murders officially ended the Tsar era in Russia, brought in the provisional government and presented an opening for the Bolshevik party. -
Death of Vladimir Lenin/Transfer of Power To Stalin
Because Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Communist Party and the Soviet Union, they needed a replacement after his death. His successor ended up being Joseph Stalin, signalling the transfer of power to Stalin who could now execute all of his ideas. This transfer of power changed the Soviet Union forever as Stalin was extremely ruthless by killing, torturing and hurting many people. However, Stalin was able to transform Russia into a powerhouse of a nation that was feared worldwide. -
Beginning of The First Five-Year Plan
The Five-Year Plans were vital in rebuilding Russia's economy at a time when many countries were struggling and helping their rise back to prominence.