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The Revolution Begins
Riots, demonstrations, and strikes mark the begining of the March Revolution. -
The Provisional Government
The Czar and the other heirs to the throne refuse to take the throne. A provisional government is formed until further notice. -
Lenin's Return
The previous revolutionary leader, Lenin, returns from exile. -
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The July Days
Spontaneous protests in Petrograd mark the begining of the July Days. The Bolsheviks unsuccessfully tried to gain power through these protests and Lenin is forced into hiding agin. -
Alexander Kerensky
Alexander Kerensky rises to power as the new Prime Minister of the provisional government. -
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The Kornilov Affair
The commander of the Russian army, Lavr Kornilov, tries to seize power but is unsuccessful. -
The November Revolution
The Bolsheviks take over Petrograd. -
The Winter Palace
The Provisional Government's last holdout at the Winter Palace is captured by the Bolsheviks. The Sovnarkom led by Lenin is in control of Russia. -
The Treaty of Brest-litovsk
Germany and Russia sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and Russia leaves World War I. -
The Communist Party
The Bolsheviks change their party name to the Communist Party. -
Civil War
The Russian Civil War Begins. -
Execution
The Czar and his family are executed by the Communist Party. -
Assasination Attempt
There is an attempted assasination of Lenin. He is left seriously wounded. -
Civil War
The Russian Civil War ends. -
Stalin in Power
Stalin becomes the new General Secretary. -
USSR
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is formed and called the USSR.
