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Tsar's abolishment of first and second Dumas
On the 8th of July (1906), the Tsar of Russia at the time had dissolved the first Duma. Now, on this date, when an ultimatum was rejected by the Duma and it's protocols it was dissolved as well.
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Formation of the Progressive Bloc
An alliance of political powers within the State Duma of the Russian Empire, aiming for a socialist-chauvinist stance of the continuation of WWI, also stating Russia was, at the time, in need of a "government of confidence".
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Progressive-Bloc
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The February Revolution
The first of two Russian Revolutions, thought to be a cause of several different factors, such as the political and economic instability which came with WWI, as well as blatant scandals against the country's monarchy.
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Order No.1 issued
Was the first official order declared by The Petrograd Soviet of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies. The order was essentially a declaration through the military Duma for Russian troops to return to their barracks and follow the orders of their officers, effectively quelling any potential riots following the February Revolution.
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Czar Nicholas II abdicates from the throne
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Russia is declared as a Republic
Immediately following the abdication of the former Czar Russia is enveloped in a brand-new political reform. Led by, at the time, Georgy Lvov, this political state sadly did not last long.
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Lenin returns to Russia
After years of exile spent in Siberia, Lenin triumphantly returns to Russia.
https://www.thoughtco.com/russian-revolution-timeline-1779473
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Lenin issues his April Theses
Following his return from exile, Lenin puts forth ten directives aimed at his fellow Bolsheviks; points which mostly sought power and denouncement of their government for his Bolsheviks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Theses
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Russia's first Coalition Government
On this date many political authorities, including representatives of the bourgeoisie, come together to form Russia's first Coalition Government. -
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Russia's third Coalition Government
Russia's third term of a Coalition Government comes to fruition, with a notable Bolshevik majority among it's ranks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Provisional_Government
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Bolshevik (October) Revolution
Following the abdication of the previous Czar, and emerging from a society plagued with civil unrest and drastic food shortages comes a group of radicals aiming for an overall political takeover of their country. Led by Vladimir Lenin, these Bolsheviks conquer their previous government hierarchies and take over the country; electing Vladimir Lenin as their leader.
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Formation of the Council of People's Commissars
With the formation of this Governmental body, Vladimir Lenin is appointed as it's first chairman.
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Formation of the White army
Beginning as a small but well-organized militant force, the White Army was eventually formed as an anti-communist force to oppose the Bolsheviks in the ongoing civil war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_movement#White_Army
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Church and state are legally seperated
Lenin instates his degree on the separation of church/state and school.
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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
A peace treaty signed between Russia's new Bolshevik Government, the treaty of Brest-Litovsk effectively ended Russia's participation in WWI.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Brest-Litovsk
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Allies arrive to fight alongside White Army
Allied forces from France and Britain alike arrive throughout the year on to Russian soil to fight alongside the White Army. Despite the ongoing civil war, their objective was to solidify the allied position on the eastern front.
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Tsar Nicholas and family are executed
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Batte of Sviyazhsk
The White Army, outnumbered by a factor of 5 to 1, bravely decided to continue their offensive against the Reds along the Volga River near the island of Sviyazhsk, but were eventually crushed by Latvian Riflemen.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simbirsk_Operation
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Assasination attempt on Lenin
On this date, Fanya Kaplan, a member of the Social Revolutionary party, shoots twice at Lenin after he finishes speaking at a factory in Moscow. Lenin is seriously wounded but he survives the attack, thus prolonging civil hostilities between the Bolsheviks and their other political opponents in Russia at the time.
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Kazan operation
Also titled the "Battle of Kazan", this was the Red Army's offensive against the Czechoslovak Legion and the People's Army of Komuch.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan_Operation
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Defeat of the White Army
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The death of Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin, after suffering his third and final stroke, passes away.
