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This image demonstrates how the wave of oppression implemented by the Tsar throughout Russia was the cause of the revolution. The revolution ended up causing trouble for the Tsars and can be viewed as karma for the way that they treated the people of Russia, leading to the October Manifesto. -
this image depicts Tsar Nicholas II presenting the October Manifesto dressed in an all-black cloak and hat. His clothing represents that of the Grim Reapers to show the reign of terror he brought upon the people of Russia. -
This picture demonstrates the advancements the war brought to all the countries. This represents how the war caused many countries to progress. -
This picture depicts a group of soldiers kneeling to Tsar Nicholas II as he sits on a horse. The power differentiation is shown through how Nicholas is the highest one in the picture representing his status. -
The picture shows a checkmate, which resembles a win in chess. This offensive was one of the major events in the war that led to Austria-Hungary's defeat, which gave the Allies their “checkmate.” -
This picture depicts Rasputin getting shot as he is trying to run away from his killers. This picture represents the chaos that followed Rasputin in the final days of his life which represents how people hated him for “taking over” control of Russia. -
This picture depicts a poster for International Women’s Day where women gathered in Petrograd to protest. This picture represents the oppression that women had to endure and the red in the back demonstrates the violence that occurred during this day. -
This picture is a news page of when Tsar Nicholas II abdicated. This picture depicts how big of a surprise it was when the Tsar abdicated as that had never been done before, which left the country in state of panic. -
This picture shows the provisional government’s symbol. This symbol demonstrates the power of the provisional government as this symbol was broadcasted all around Russia. -
The April Theses was essentially a “to-do list” for the Bolsheviks; it was Lenin’s plan for the future of Russia. -
This picture shows when Lenin came back from his exile. The picture represents Lenin’s popularity among the people of Russia as they are seen welcoming him back. -
This meeting confirmed the Provisional Government; so, they accepted the new government, which is represented through this picture of an acceptance letter. -
The July Days were days of protest, which turned violent and led to the mass arrest of Bolsheviks. The image resembles this arrest through handcuffs, which is also the threat that caused Lenin to flee. -
From this affair, the Bolsheviks gained much more popularity and support. This image represents this through the increasing arrow. -
The Red Guards were established to help protect Russia, like in the Kornilov Affair. This image resembles the Red Guards practicing their duties. -
The image represents a celebration of a revolution, with flags and cheering. This event is similar due to the Bolsheviks gaining power in the October/November Revolution. -
Describes the mindset of the Bolshevik Party and their aim to spread communism through a world revolution. -
The Cheka were formed to eliminate oppositions within Russia. Their purpose was to maintain order, which is represented with the gavel, an object that creates order in court. -
The government is controlled by a one-party state, thus a single man wields the power of the country. Similar to Bolsheviks disbanding the assembly to prevent more liberal state. -
The image displays a German soldier eating the legs of a Bear. Representing Russia losing much of the land that kept the country moving. -
War communism overexploited the peasants to win the war whilst promising a communist utopia. -
Displays the brutality of the Red Army as they carried out their violent revolution to convert Russia communist. -
Shows the division of Ukraine and multifront warfare similar to that of 1918. -
Shows the accumulation of soldiers in Siberia and how they were able to fight the Red Army all by themselves. -
The picture demonstrates the force and influence the Bolsheviks used in their attempt to take Warsaw from the Pols. -
This picture demonstrates how the peasants and landowners took up arms against Lenin’s armies. -
This political cartoon depicts the sailors lying dead as the Bolsheviks are standing over them showing how they in the end took control of the Russian government. -
This visual outlines the clear differences between War communism and the NEP. -
This image shows how Germany, and the Soviet Union were continuing their international affairs and peace with each other. -
This image shows the cooperation of the red army that led to the defeat of the Whites, and the formation of the Soviet Union. -
This cartoon depicts how Lenin fought and pushed political, social, and economic boundaries his whole life however he could not escape death.