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World War Begins
The common man in Russia was not happy with the war effort. The average peers was against the wsr -
The March Revolution
Upset civillians protest against the Tsar in the streets. His troops refused to fire on the crowd. -
The Tsar Abdicates!
Under immense pressure Tsar Nicholas II abdicates and goes into hiding with his family. -
The Iceman Cometh! Lenin Returns...
Lenin returns to Russia from exile to rally his Bolshevik communist party in an attempt to seize control. -
The October Revolution - The Bolsheviks Storm the Winter Palace
Lenin's followers storm the Winter Palace and essentially take control of Russia. -
Russia Leaves WWI in the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Russia and Germany diplomats meet to sign treaty which allows the former to leave the war, albeit with harsh penalties. -
The Romanov's are Slain!
The Romanov family are brutally murdered by supporters of Lenin.