The Russian Revolution and WW1

Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto

Jan 22, 1905

The photo depicts the peasants and upper classes of Russia rioting on the street. This is relevant as it shows the public's anger towards autocracy that would ultimately lead to Tsar Nicholas ii’s approval of a constitutional monarchy.

Beginning of WW1

Sep 13, 1907

The photo reveals the state of defeat Russian troops felt initially in WW1. This is relevant as it was due to a lack of military leadership from the Tsar not taking responsibility for his army.

Tsar Nicholas ii takes sole control of military operations

Sep 5, 1914

This photo shows Tsar Nicholas ii in his military uniform. This is significant to the event as this is when he finally took responsibility for his military and joined them on the frontlines.

Brusilov Offensive

1916

The picture depicts the Brusilov Offensive. The importance of this photo shows the strong organized army of Brusilov’s operation as they forced Germany to halt their attack on Verdun, and then shifting them to the East.

Assassination of Rasputin

Dec 29, 1916

The photo reveals the moment of Rasputin’s death. It is significant to the event as it shows many aspects, including the extreme conservatives who plotting his murder, the poisonous snacks that failed to kill Rasputin, and his shock of the attack.

International Women's Day March in Petrograd

Mar 8, 1917

This photo depicts the protests in the streets of Petrograd. This specific photo was shown as it provides visual understanding of the events of March 8th 1917.

Nicholas ii Abdicates

Mar 15, 1917

The photo chosen was extracted from the front page of an English newspaper. The specific photo was chosen as it reveals the shocking resignation from the Tsar.

Provisional Government Formed

Mar 15, 1917

The picture shows the elected representatives of the Provisional Government. This photo is relevant as it shows the need for a government after the end of the Romanov dynasty.

April Theses published

Apr 7, 1917

This photo was chosen because it shows Lenin’s proposal to the Bolsheviks of what he wanted done. This is relevant as Lenin’s wishes would then be put into action in the following years.

Return of Lenin from exile

Apr 16, 1917

This photo depicts Lenin on his way back to Russia after 10 years in exile. This photo is relevant as it shows him spreading his word and beliefs to others, something he would continue to do when obtaining power.

First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets

Jun 16, 1917

This photo shows the meeting between the first all-Russian Congress of Soviet’s. This is relevant as the Congress which is majority of Mensheviks and Socialist-Revolutionaries eventually reject the plans proposed by the Bolsheviks to end the war.

July Days

Jul 16, 1917

This picture illustrates the July Days. This is relevant because it shows the workers and the soldiers in Petrograd that gave demonstrations against the Provisional Government which ended in a new government being formed.

Kornilov Affair

Aug 23, 1917

This picture shows the coup organized by Lavr Kornilov. The importance of this photo is that it shows the organization of the Kornilov affair which led to the attempt to restore the provisional government however it led to the Bolshevik’s rising to party.

Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd

Oct 25, 1917

This picture shows the Red Guards during the October Revolution. This is important because the Red Guards had secured the overthrow of the Provisional Government and played a huge role in gaining “Soviet Power” - creating the new Bolshevik government.

Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and take control

Nov 6, 1917

The picture above displays the Bolsheviks overthrowing the Provisional Government and taking overpower. This shows the Bolsheviks shifting from the long era of violence and political unrest to a new era of communism and a new economy.

Cheka Formed

Dec 20, 1917

Picture shows the Cheka and the destruction and violence they caused. The reason this photo was chosen is because it shows destruction by a lifeless human, like the Cheka as they killed, sabotaged, and had abusive surveillance over the people that were Counter-Revolutionaries.

Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded

Jan 18, 1918

This image reflects the efforts of the Constituent Assembly to form a new government and write a new constitution. However, it also reflects the anger of the Bolsheviks and their willingness to destroy the assembly.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1918

This image highlights the negotiations between the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers to end Russia’s involvement in WW1 through the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

Wartime Communism created

Jun 1, 1918

This image reflects the effects of wartime communism on the peasants and how the Bolsheviks controlled the economy and production, through things such as grain requisition.

Red Terror

Sep 2, 1918

This image reflects the destructiveness of the Bolshevik's Red Terror and the violence that resulted from their efforts of oppressing resistance.

Tambov Rebellion

1919

The photo above represents the spread of the “best- Organized” peasant rebellion spreading through Russia. The Tambov rebellion was spread by the peasants as seen above; however the Bolsheviks sent the red army to crush the rebellion.

Kolchak (one of the White leaders) begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia

Mar 1, 1919

This image depicts Kolchak and his army forming before beginning serious attacks on the Reds from Siberia.

Poles moves toward Kiev

Apr 25, 1920

This image depicts the Poles advancing towards Kiev in order to expand their territories and influence eastwards.

Soviets attempt to take Warsaw

Aug 12, 1920

This photo depicts the battle of Warsaw as the soviets (Reds) lost to Poland as seen in the battle photo above. This is Relevant as it depicts the loss the soviets faced from the battle.

Formation of Soviet Union

Dec 30, 1920

The Map Depicts the Soviet and their location as they were established on December 30th of 1922 as the treaty on the creation of the union of soviet socialist republics was signed.

Kronstadt uprising

Mar 1, 1921

The photo above depicts the rebellion by sailors, soldiers, and civilians in March of 1921 as they rebelled at the Kronstadt naval base as the failed Bolshevik policy led to food shortages and worsening conditions.

Ending of Wartime Communism

Mar 21, 1921

The great war communism was implemented by Vladimir Lenin and was carried out by the red army as the communistic control led to severe unrest as seen in the photo above. The economic policy introduced in 1921 implemented capitalism and supported the Nep as they influenced economic growth and stability.

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 16, 1922

The photo above demonstrates the treaty of Rapallo as soviet Russia and Germany sign the diplomatic agreement normalizing relations between the two countries. The Treaty became a pragmatic alliance that responded to the geopolitical landscape of Europe.

Ukraine brought under Soviet control

Dec 30, 1922

This image shows the Bolsheviks efforts to establish control in Ukraine and ultimately form the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Lenin dies

Jan 24, 1924

Lenin's death on January 21st, 1924, led to serious repercussions with the Soviet Union triggering power struggles and more issues. The political cartoon above demonstrates how his death is seen as a signifying event as he left long term effect that were seen after his death.