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Bloody Sunday
Unarmed protesters were fired on by soldiers of the Imperial Guard. This led to the Russian revolution of 1905. -
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Russian Revolution of 1905
A population boom, harsh growing season and costly wars led to frequent food shortages throughout Russia. This caused a revolution in which angry workers struck back at the government. -
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Bolshevik Revolution
Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik party launched a bloodless battle against the Duma's provisional government. The Bolsheviks and their allies occupied government buildings and formed a new government led by Lenin. -
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February Revolution
Huge crowds of striking industrial workers clashed with police and refused to leave the streets. They demanded to have bread. Russia did not listen to their people and continued their support of the war. This did not help their food situation and caused mass riots. -
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Russian Civil War
The Russian civil war was between the Red and White Armies. The Red Army was fought by Lenin's Bolshevik government. The White Army was fought by loosely allied forces. The war ended in 1923 and was won by Lenin and the Red Army. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a peace treaty signed between the Bolshevik government of Russia and the Central Powers. This ultimately ended Russia's involvement in World War I. -
Nicholas II Killed
Nicholas II was executed under the command of Bolshevik officer Yakov Yurovsky. -
Reds Win Civil War
The Red Army led by Vladimir Lenin defeated the White Army due to ruthless tactics as well as propaganda and a geographical advantage.
