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Bloody Sunday
The day when demonstrators were fired upon while protesting in front of the Tsar's palace. This marked the start of a revolution into a socialist/communist government. -
The October Revolution.
Lenin begins the October Revolution with the Bolsheviks. He overthrows the Tsar and the communist regime takes over Russia. -
Lenin Dies, Stalin Takes Over
Lenin dies while Stalin takes over the Russian Government after his death. -
The Germans Invade Russia
The Germans invade the Soviet Union, officially starting Russia's involvement with World War 2 and joining the Allies. -
Capturing of Berlin
The Soviet Union captures Berlin and splits it between the Allies. -
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The Cold War
Starting with the release of the Long Telegram, and the dissolution of the USSR by Gorbechev. -
Stalin Dies, Starts the De-Stalinization Period
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Russia Wins Space Race with Sputnik 1
Russia creates the first human made satellite to be launched into the Earth's Atmosphere, called Sputnik 1. -
The Soviet-Afghan War
The Soviets deploy troops into Afghanistan to fight aginast the Muhjadeen. -
Mikael Gorbechev is in Charge.
Mikael Gorbechev succeeds and tries to liberalize and reform the Communist government. He is the last Soviet Leader. -
Gorbechev resigns. The USSR dissolves.
Gorbechev resigns after a failed coup d'etat. The USSR dissolves and the Russian Rederation takes over.
