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Revolution of 1905
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. -
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. -
Beginning of WWI
This picture demonstrates the advancements the war brought to all the countries. This represents how the war caused many countries to progress. -
Czar Nicholas II take sole control of military operations
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. -
Brusilov Offensive
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.” -
Assassination of Rasputin
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. -
International Women’s Day March in Petrograd
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. -
Nicholas II Abdicates
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. -
Provisional Government formed
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. -
April Theses published
The April Theses was essentially a “to-do list” for the Bolsheviks; it was Lenin’s plan for the future of Russia. -
Return of Lenin from exile
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. -
First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets
This meeting confirmed the Provisional Government; so, they accepted the new government, which is represented through this picture of an acceptance letter. -
July Days
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. -
Kornilov Affair
From this affair, the Bolsheviks gained much more popularity and support. This image represents this through the increasing arrow. -
Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd
The Red Guards were established to help protect Russia, like in the Kornilov Affair. This image resembles the Red Guards practicing their duties. -
Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and take control
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. -
Ukraine brought under Soviet control
Describes the mindset of the Bolshevik Party and their aim to spread communism through a world revolution. -
Cheka formed
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. -
Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded
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. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The image displays a German soldier eating the legs of a Bear. Representing Russia losing much of the land that kept the country moving. -
Wartime Communism created
War communism overexploited the peasants to win the war whilst promising a communist utopia. -
Red Terror
Displays the brutality of the Red Army as they carried out their violent revolution to convert Russia communist. -
Poles move toward Kiev
Shows the division of Ukraine and multifront warfare similar to that of 1918. -
Kolchak (one of the White leaders) begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia
Shows the accumulation of soldiers in Siberia and how they were able to fight the Red Army all by themselves. -
Soviets attempt to take Warsaw
The picture demonstrates the force and influence the Bolsheviks used in their attempt to take Warsaw from the Pols. -
Tambov Rebellion
This picture demonstrates how the peasants and landowners took up arms against Lenin’s armies. -
Kronstadt uprising
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. -
Ending of Wartime Communism
This visual outlines the clear differences between War communism and the NEP. -
Treaty of Rapallo
This image shows how Germany, and the Soviet Union were continuing their international affairs and peace with each other. -
Formation of Soviet Union
This image shows the cooperation of the red army that led to the defeat of the Whites, and the formation of the Soviet Union. -
Lenin dies
This cartoon depicts how Lenin fought and pushed political, social, and economic boundaries his whole life however he could not escape death.