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1905, Russian Revolution and the October Manifesto
The Russian Revolution took place after 15,000 workers peacefully marched to the Tsar Winter Palace. Many were killed/injured, in the end, it was called Bloody Sunday. Count Witte presented the October Manifesto, the forms talked about civil liberties, limited monarchy, legislative elected by suffrage, and legalization of trade unions & political parties. Results in Freedom of Press, assembly, & association. -
Czar Nicholas II Takes Sole Control of Military Operations
Tsar became commander of the chief on Aug 23, 1911, he had no previous military experience, and this allowed the Russian people to blame him for their losses due to the fact he was never trained in war tactics, or even to lead a war. The soldier fumbling around with casual clothing represents Tsar Nicholas as he lacks any experience in fighting wars, much less leading a whole army. -
Beginning of WW1
While Russia had a large army, their weapons were outdated, furthermore, many of the countries already didn’t like Tsar Nicolas II. Germany destroyed Russia, with 3.6 million dead/wounded/imprisoned. Supplies started to lack. Decisions we made to raise taxes, foreign loans, etc. The picture is of old weapons that may have been used before or during the beginning of WW. -
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Brusilov Offensive
The Brusilov Offensive was the best army Russia had during World War I, was built off of good leadership and planning by Imperial Army coupled with great skill of the lower ranks. The picture depicts the army that Russia had during the Brusilov Offensive. -
Brusilov Offensive (picture)
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Assassination of Rasputin
He was killed in 1916, he was thrown into the Neva River, while he was alive, and froze to death. Two men discovered him after being thrown in the lack and further examination shows that he was shot first and then tossed into the Neva River. -
Nicholas II Abdicates
Nicholas II was abdicated from the throne due to his incompetence; on July 17, 1918, he and his family were murdered by the Bolsheviks. The people were thrilled and experienced freedom. The crown represents the fallen monarchy and the new age of Russi and its politics, however, it also represents the Tsar and his family down fall and their death. -
International Women’s Day March in Petrograd
Women, after their husbands and sons left for war, were overworked and went on strike, they marched to the city center. February 27th, soldiers were ordered to fight back the crowd, instead they fought with the crowd. 1,500-7,500 killed or injured. The fist in the picture portrays how the women and the soldiers were tired of the mistreatment of the Russian people and how they needed to fight back. -
Provisional Government formed
Even though the Bolsheviks rejected the Duma, they proceeded to declare themselves leaders of the provisional government, and workers and soldiers were selected by them. They appealed laws against religion, class, & race. The symbol below represents a new beginning that has arrived, which directly describes the downfall of the Russian monarchy, the new government formed for the people, and the freedom the Russia people could finally experience. -
April Theses Published
A program developed by Lenin during the revolution. Called for Soviets to have power over the state. Lenin created these ten directives upon his arrival to Petrograd. They were published in April 7, 1917. This picture represents the promises Lenin made to the Russian citizens. -
Return of Lenin from Exile
On April 16, 1917, Vladimir Lenin returned to Petrograd after a decade of exile. He was exiled for sedition in 1897. The picture depicts Lenin's speech he gave the day he returned to Petrograd. Overall, demonstrating his commitment to the Russian people. -
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First All-Russian Congress of Soviets Meets
Deputies was convened by the national conference of soviets. Majority was Mensheviks and socialist-revolutionaries. Rejected resolutions to by Bolsheviks to end the war and transfer all power to the soviets. The picture depicts the conference that occurred. -
First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets (Picture
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July Days
A period of unrest within Petrograd between July 16-20, 1917. Workers and soldiers staged armed demonstrations against the Provisional Government, which caused a decline of Bolshevik influence. The picture depicts the protests that occurred within Petrograd. -
July Days (Picture)
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Kornilov Affair
Occurred August 27, 1917- September 13, 1917. An attempted military coup d'état by the commander-in-chief of the Russian Army, General Lavr Kornilov. -
Kornilov Affair (picture)
The picture depicts General Lavr Kornilov in a crowd of people, showing who caused the Kornilov affair. -
Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and take control
The raised clenched fist symbolizes unity and collective action, representing the shared purpose and determination of the Bolsheviks in their struggle against the Provisional Government. The color red, traditionally associated with socialism and communism, represents revolutionary ideals, social equality, and the power of the working class. Together, it illustrates the strength, solidarity, and revolutionary spirit. -
Cheka formed
The shield symbolizes protection, defense, and security, which were central aspects of the Cheka's mission to maintain internal security and suppress opposition during the early years of the Bolshevik regime. -
Wartime Communism created
The clenched fist symbolizes the centralized control and strict measures of Wartime Communism, while the open hand represents the more flexible and market-oriented approach of the NEP, allowing for some degree of private enterprise and economic freedom. -
Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd
The Red Army was the military force of the Soviet regime. Formed in 1918, to defend the new regime during the Russian Civil War. The picture depicts the Red Guards for the Soviet regime -
Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded
The puzzle symbolizes the assembly's attempt to piece together a new government and constitution for postrevolutionary Russia. However, its dissolution by the Bolsheviks represents the abrupt interruption and incomplete nature of the process. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The handshake represents the agreement and diplomatic resolution reached between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers, which effectively ended Russia's participation in World War I. -
Red Terror
The broken scale symbolizes the disregard for justice and the rule of law during this period, demonstrating the imbalance and lack of fairness in the treatment of perceived counterrevolutionaries and enemies of the state. This symbolizes the arbitrary nature of the repressive actions taken by the Bolshevik government during the Red Terror. -
Kolchak begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia
The crossed swords symbolize the direct clashes and military confrontations between the opposing factions. The crossing of the weapons signifies the intensity and violence of the conflict, highlighting the struggle for control and power in Siberia and the Urals during that period. -
Ukraine brought under Soviet Control
The key represents the Red Army and the lock represents Ukraine. This symbolizes the Red Army gaining control and unlocking the door to Ukraine, signifying the country's submission and integration into Soviet control.