Russian Timeline Project

1905 Revolution

Oct 21, 1905

We picked this picture because it represents the bloodbath that took place during the October Revolution. Troops guarding the palace from the strikes opened fire on civilians, and around 1,000 people died.

Start of World War 1

Jul 18, 1914

We picked this picture because it shows Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the car of which he was assasinated in. World War 1 occured in response to his assasination, along with other factors.

Tsar Nicolas II Takes Military Control

Sep 5, 1915

We picked this picture of Tsar Nicolas II because of his attempt to take sole control of the military of Russia.

Kornilov

Aug 27, 1916

We chose this image because it shows them going through their limited resources sharing out the firearms as they prepare the coupe

Assasination of Rasputin

Dec 30, 1916

We picked this picture of Rasputin because it represents his want for power because of his ties with the Russian royalty.

March in Petrograd

Mar 8, 1917

On March 8, 1917, working class women in Petrograd attempted to strike along the city to protest food shortages, which contributed to start of the February Revolution.

Abdication of Nicolas II

Mar 15, 1917

Tsar Nicholas II abdicated the thrown by force on March 15, 1917, which finished the Romanov dynasty. This picture shows his family as they are abdicated with him.

Formation of Provisional Government

Mar 15, 1917

On March 15, 1917, The Russian Provisional Government was created after the abdication of the Tsar.

The April Theses

Apr 7, 1917

We chose this photo because it really show cases just quite how many people Lenin had actually look up to him and attend his speeches as they were so desperate

Trotsky Organizes Red Guard to Defend Petrograd

Apr 14, 1917

We chose this image as it includes Trotsky actually rallying the troops and preparing them to defend Petrograd

Return of Lenin

Apr 16, 1917

On April 16, 1917 Vladimir Lenin returned from exile in Switzerland back to Russia. The picture we chose is of Lenin because of his significance of returning. As he came back, he advocated for Bolshevik Revolution.

All Russian Congress of soviets meet

Jun 3, 1917

This image depicts the several different individuals that were present during the Congress. This represents the multiple perspectives that were required to be included in the meeting.

Brusilov Offensive

Jun 4, 1917

We chose this image as it represents the death of the Brusilov offensive, On both the Russian and Austrian- Hungarian side there was hundreds of thousands of casualties from this one offensive.

July days

Jul 16, 1917

We chose this image because it showcases how bloody and violent the protests were, and how determined the protestors were

Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government

Nov 6, 1917

We chose this image because it shows the bloodshed and chaos that occurred during these protests. This was because the real ones were not peaceful as the people had become angry with the provisional government and some people just wanted to take power

Cheka Formed

Dec 20, 1917

We picked this picture because it connects to the formation of the role of Cheka as it shows the state security being established by the Bolsheviks to suppress opposition and strengthen the new communist regime through brutal tactics such as arrests, imprisonments and executions on a massive scale.

Wartime Communism created

1918

We chose this picture because it shows how war communism was an emergency economy policy that was adapted by the Soviet government from 1918 to 1921 to fight the consequences of civil war, economic disruptions, and food shortages. This involved nationalizing industries, have strict distribution of food and resources, bands on specific private trades, and forced assets from peasants.

Red Terror

1918

We chose this picture because it shows how the period of mainly due to repression and mass violence that was carried out by the Bolshevik government led by the Cheka secret police while being against opposition groups after the attempted assassination of Vladimir Lenin in 1918.

Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded

Jan 5, 1918

We picked this picture because it shows a scene of a large public gathering that is briefly met in Russia following the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 before being broken up by the new Bolshevik government.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1918

We picked this picture because it portrays the peace negotiations and talks that took place between Soviet Russia and the Central Power in early 1918 that ultimately led to this treaty.

Kolchak begins attacks against Reds from Siberia

1919

We chose this picture because it relates to the attacks against the Reds from Siberia. It shows how Kolchak's troops engage in battles and military campaign against the red army mainly showing the impact of his action on the population.

Poles move toward Kiev

1920

This image shows the Keiv offensive launched during the Polish-Soviet War. This image highlights the significance of the military power they upheld.

Soviets attempt to take Warsaw

1920

This image depicts the Soviets attempt to take Warsaw through their intensive military power and advanced weaponry.

Tambov Rebellion

1920

This image represents the intense fighting during the Tambov Rebellion. The high amounts of smoke in the background as well as the various types of fighting represent the dangerous conditions that were experienced.

Kronstadt uprising

1921

This image shows the civilians that revolted against the Bolsheviks during the Kronstadt uprising. The image includes the use of propaganda in order to convey their message.

Ending of Wartime Communism

Mar 21, 1921

This image best represents this event due to the several individuals all standing with one another for a common goal. Everyone throughout the country was forced to share their goods from the communism, and the citizens together represent the unity expressed throughout the country as well.

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 16, 1922

This image best represents the Treaty of Rapallo due to the men standing with one another communicating terms of the Treaty and how it should impact the citizens and countries involved.

Formation of Soviet Union

Dec 30, 1922

This impact articulates the Formation of Soviet Union best due to the several countries involved. The 15 republics involved means that several men had to advocate for their ideal terms and come to a conclusion of agreed upon conditions.

Ukraine brought under Soviet control

Dec 30, 1922

We chose this picture because most of Ukraine's territories were incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic which became a founding member of the soviet union.

Lenin dies

Jan 21, 1924

This image of a newspaper best represents the death of Lenin due to it being one of the most significant events during this era. Also, propaganda attempted to convey multiple perspectives throughout this period with the goal of swaying public opinion.