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Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto
The Revolution of 1905, the mass number of protesters outside, demanding a response from Tsar Nicholas II. This image effectively demonstrates the immense pressure placed upon Nicholas II, and the need to an answer that would temporarily satisfy the protester- October Manifesto. -
Beginning of WW1
This is when a Serbian patriot, Gavrilo Princip, shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria when he was visiting Serbia. As soon as the gun is pointed, a bystander claims "Gosh, bad century ahead!", revealing the significance of the assassination and how many knew that the assassination was going to send the world into chaos. -
Tsar Nicholas II takes sole control of military operations
Tsar Nicholas II had great ideas that saw initial success, yet his inexperience caused more failure in the long-term. The incompetence of the Tsar is shown through a well-dressed individual failing to succeed/live due to poor management. -
Assassination of Rasputin
This character, Viktor, growing up misunderstood and plagued by sickness, used his newfound power to "improve" the world in a way he deemed fit, much like Rasputin. Additionally, Viktor's power and tactics spread fear into many, to a point where the only way to stop him was to kill him, which was later carried out by a group of heroes. -
International Women's Day March in Petrograd
This highlights the extent of the significance of the march. A woman sitting on top of the Earth while a man and time were out of it signifies how women started a timeless event that holds global impact to this day. -
Nicholas II abdicates
By this point, Tsar Nicholas II had very little control over the revolts and dissatisfaction in Russia. The lack of support disregarded the Tsar's authority and power, which is shown through the Tsar and his son being comforted by an advisor, implying that the Tsar and his family were now less impactful figures even when compared to an advisor. -
Provisional Government Formed
The crumbling wall being temporarily held by people effectively demonstrates the purpose and significance of the Provisional Government, a temporary solution to the absence of a Tsar. -
Return of Lenin from exile
This is when Lenin returns to Petrograd and soon enough starts his revolution, this picture symbolizing that this guy was a man on a mission. -
April Theses Published
Lenin produces a passionate speech in order to will the Bolsheviks to seize power, showcased by the fire. -
First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets
Showcasing a heated debate, symbolizing the formation of a new congress that conflicts within it. -
Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and take control
Picture of the Bolsheviks marching on the provisional government. It represents how the Bolsheviks overthrew the government, and their unity in doing so. -
Cheka formed
Photo of the Cheka conducting Red Terror, and enforcing the rationing. Chosen to demonstrate the acts of the cheka, and the general feeling surrounding the Cheka, as seen in the people in the bottom right. -
Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded
The person punching the other person is overpowering them, just as Lenin and his ministers overpowered the assembly because they did not like what was happening. -
Poles Move Toward Kiev (Kiev Offensive)
The photo illustrates the famous story "The Tortoise and the Hare", that reflects on the problems that hubris creates. In the Kiev Offensive, Poland started off with a tremendous foothold in Soviet territory, only to end up losing in the end after a Russian counteroffensive drove Poland away and forced them to sign peace.