Significant Events in Russia

  • Tsar Nicholas

    Tsar Nicholas
    A weak and incompetent ruler who was easily influenced and wasn't well liked by the people he ruled over.
  • The November Revolution

    The November Revolution
    This was the time when Vladimir Lenin saw and took the opportunity to seize power and lead the revolution.
  • Vladimir Lenin

    Vladimir Lenin
    Overthrew the Tsar and changed the lives of Russians for the rest of history.
  • The March Revolution

    The March Revolution
    This was an important time because it showed that the people were unhappy and wanted change and were willing to do something about it.
  • Civil War

    Civil War
    When Vladimir Lenin took power not everyone agreed with how he came to power by overthrowing the government and there was a war funded by the west.
  • Lenin's Economic Policies

    Lenin's Economic Policies
    During this time period the land was taken from the wealthy and given to the peasants to farm and there were factories lead by elected workers. However most people did not like that the crops they worked so hard to grow were being taking to feed people without them being paid for it or getting to eat.
  • Stalin

    Stalin
    A cruel and ruthless dictator who killed millions to achieve his goals.
  • Five Year Plan

    Five Year Plan
    The five year plan was a plan to catch russia back up technologically and economically to the rest of the world in a short period of time no matter the cost.