RussianRevolutionTimeline

Revolution of 1905 & October Manifesto

Oct 30, 1905

This photo of the October Manifesto holds enough significance to the Revolution of 1905 and the October manifesto itself to be a good signifier of the events.

Beginning of WWI

Jul 28, 1914

This newspaper surrounding the assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand is a good signifier of the start of WWI because the assassination is largely considered the lynch pin to set off WWI after the build up of the July Crisis.

Tsar Nicholas II takes sole control of military operations

Sep 5, 1915

This picture is a good signifier of Nicholas II taking control of the military because it shows him actively taking part in and overseeing the army on horseback.

Brusilov Offensive

Jun 4, 1916

This map is a good signifier of the Brusilov Offensive because it shows the Russian army's plans to attempt to aggressively push forward on the Russo-German front, as well as a key and depiction of the progression of the front.

Assassination of Rasputin

Dec 30, 1916

The picture is a good signifier of Raputin's assassination because it pictures Rasputin himself, showing the most important person involved.

International Women's Day March in Petrograd

Mar 8, 1917

This image is a good signifier of the International Women's Day march in Petrograd because it shows the event pictured and gets across the size and meaning of the event, with the large crowd and banners indicating their campaign.

Provisional Government formed

Mar 15, 1917

This photo is a good signifier of the formation of the provisional government because it pictures the members of said government, which shows the stark contrast between the large size of this government full of people in charge to the singular rule of the Tsar.

Nicholas II Abdicates

Mar 15, 1917

This picture is significant to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II because it is a news paper from the time indicating the important events in then-Russia, giving an idea of the general tone and rushed pace of Russia supposedly gaining its freedom.

Return of Lenin from exile

Apr 16, 1917

This picture represents Lenin's return from exile as it shows him doing just that; returning to Petrograd after his exile. It also notably shows how many people came to hail his arrival, signifying what an important political figure Lenin was at the time and foreshadowing the heavy impact he would have on the political landscape of Russia.

April Theses published

Apr 17, 1917

This picture is a good signifier of Lenin's April Theses because, while it does not picture the theses themselves, it does show how Lenin animatedly spread his word to garner the support of Russian citizens, much like how he made promises in the Theses to garner more support for the Bolshevik party.

First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets

Jun 16, 1917

This picture is a good signifier of the first all-Russian Congress of Soviets meeting because it depicts the Soviet itself, as well as how many working-class people were involved and the organization of the event.

July Days

Jul 16, 1917

This picture is a good representation of the July Days because it shows the struggle and carnage that ran rampant through Russia at the time, a build up of armed demonstrations throughout the streets in the country.

Kornilov Affair

Aug 27, 1917

This picture is a good representation of the Kornilov Affair because it depicts General Kornilov himself with his troops, indicating both the Russian army and Kornilov specifically for their roles in the Kornilov Affair.

Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd

Sep 17, 1917

This picture is a good signifier of Trotsky's organization of said Red Guard because while it does not show Trotsky himself, it does show the Red Guard and gives an idea of how they were willing to unite for a cause.

Bolsheviks overthrow provisional govt. & take control

Nov 6, 1917

This picture is a good signifier of the Bolsheviks overthrowing the provisional government because it is a of the then-leader of the provisional government, Alexander Kerensky, giving a face to the organization the Bolsheviks destroyed.

Cheka Formed

Dec 20, 1917

-photo was chosen as it is the emblemb of the Cheka and represents the values it held.

Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded

Jan 18, 1918

-This photo was chosen as it provides context on the enviroment of the assembly

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1918

-The photo chosen shows the new borders created from the treaty which was vital part of it.

Wartime Communism created

Jun 1, 1918

-The picture chosen is a propaganda poster for war communism. It is significant as it provides insight to the governments mindset.

Red Terror

Sep 2, 1918

-the picture was chosen as it represents the effect the Red Terror had on the people

Kolchak leaders begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia

Dec 1, 1919

-The photo was chosen as it is an image Kolchak providing information about him.

Poles move toward Kiev

Apr 22, 1920

-The photo is significant as it shows the harshness of the Kiev offensive

Soviets attempt to take Warsaw

Aug 12, 1920

-this photo is significant as it shows how the Red's Overtook Warsaw

Ukraine brought under Soviet control

Dec 1, 1920

-This man is significant as it shows the territory of Ukrain when it was turned into apart of the SSR providing a visual of the event

Kronstadt uprising

Mar 1, 1921

The image is significant as it shows the nature of the rebellion which contrast the violent reponse it recieved from the government

Ending of Wartime Communism

Mar 21, 1921

the image is important as it shows the protest that led to the end of war communism

Tambov Rebellion

Aug 1, 1921

This map is significant as it highlights the spread of the rebellion

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 16, 1922

This picture is signficant as it shows the leaders meeting serving as insight to the treaty

Formation of Soviet Union

Dec 30, 1922

This visual is important as it shows all the nations involved in the formation of the SSR

Lenin dies

Jan 21, 1924

This image is important as it shows the significance lenin had as a person