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Tsar Alexander II
Tsar Alexander II passes the Emancipation Edict, ending serfdom in Russia. -
Famine in Russia
The Famine in Russia killed around 375,000 to 400,00 people and has affected millions more. -
Lenin
Lenin is arrested and excelled for 13 months. -
Bloody Sunday
In St Petersburg, Russia, unarmed demonstrators were fired on. -
World War I
World War I, Germany declares war over Russia. -
Abolishment of Russian Monarchy
After a series of public protests, the monarchy in Russia is abolished. -
Tsar Nicholas II
Tsar Nicholas and his family are executed. -
Brest-Litovsk Treaty
Peace treaty signed between the New Bolshevik government of Russia and the Central Powers. -
Communist Parties
Communist parties are formed across the world. -
Soviet Union
After a civil war ending in the Bolsheviks victory the USSR was formed by a treaty, uniting the Russian, Transcaucasian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussians.