Russian Revolution Timeline

  • Decembrist Revolt

    Decembrist Revolt
    An uprising against the Imperial Russia who were ruling with an iron fist.
  • Nicholas the II became the czar of Russia

    Nicholas the II became the czar of Russia
    Nicholas the II was the last czar to rule over Russia before being executed with his family.
  • War between Russia and Chinese

    War between Russia and Chinese
    When the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan fought over rival imperial ambitions in Korea and Manchuria.
  • Bloody Sunday occured

    Bloody Sunday occured
    Bloody Sunday was also known as the bogside massacre. This event was set off by a peaceful protest.
  • World War I

    World War I
    The first World War. The first world war started due to the assassination of the Archduke.
  • March Revolution

    March Revolution
    A revolution where the czar style government fell and a new one rose soon after.
  • Czar Nicholas Abdicates

    Czar Nicholas Abdicates
    Nicholas the II and his family were forced into abdication as well as executed after.
  • Russian Civil War.

    Russian Civil War.
    Russia became engulfed in war among themselves between the Whites (Non-Bolsheviks) and Red (Bolsheviks).
  • The creation of the USSR

    The creation of the USSR
    The USSR was created after the Imperialist Government fell.
  • Vladimir Lenin Dies

    Vladimir Lenin Dies
    Vladimir Lenin the leader of the Bolsheviks died. He was also the head of the Russian Republic.