Russian Revolution Timelines

Decembrist Revolt

Dec 26, 1825

Emancipation of the Serfs

Mar 28, 1861

Bloody Sunday

Jan 22, 1905

Revolution of 1905

Jan 22, 1905

Rasputin Murdered

Dec 18, 1916

March Revolution

Feb 17, 1917

Tsar Nicholas II Abdicates

Mar 15, 1917

Murder of the Romanovs

Jul 20, 1918

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

Bolshevik Revolution

Nov 7, 1919

The Bolshevik Revolution was when millions of people revolted against Czar Nicholas II, who dragged them into WWI. The people were injuried and were desperate for a revolution. In October, Lenin convinced the Bolshevik party to rebel against the Provisional Governement. They then took power and succuesfully gained control of Russia.

Lenin Dies/USSR Formed

Jan 21, 1924

Stalin Takes Power/Death Of Trotsky

Dec 10, 1924

Russia Enters WWII

Jun 22, 1941