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The February Revolution
Dual power came into being. The monarchy was overthrown and replaced by the Provisional Government. Socialist parties established the soviet of St. Petersburg by controlling the military units, factories, and local communities. -
October Revolution
The Bolshevik Party led by Vladimir Lenin establishing Soviet power in Russia. There were social and political problems -
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Bolsheviks occupied the strategic points of
Petrograd and took control over the city and later announced the transition of power to the
congress of soviets. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Bolshevik government signs a peace treaty with Germany,ending Russias involvement in WWI. -
Execution of the Romanovs
Tsar Nicholas II, and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks, symbolizing the end of the Romanov dynasty. -
New Economic Policy
NEP-limited market reforms, market conditions and
monetary exchange. Moreover, peasants were allowed to sell their surplus. -
Formation of the Soviet Union
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is oicially established. Brining together Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Transcaucasian states. -
Death of Lenin
The irst leader of the USSR passes away, leading to a power struggle within the Communist party.