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Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto
The Revolution of 1905 was a short-lived revolution where the Tsar lost control of large areas of Russia. The October Manifesto was written 8 months after the revolution started where it promised significant political reform. The author of the October Manifesto was Sergei Witte. -
Beginning of WWI
WWI began on July 28, 1914, where Austria-Hungary invaded Serbia. WWI would however bring terrible suffering for Russian soldiers and civilians as it was estimated that two million soldiers were killed. -
Kolchak (one of the White leaders) begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia
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Tsar Nicholas II Takes Sole Control of Military Operations
Nicholas II took sole control of military operations and took personal command of the army in 1905. Nicholas II believed that his army would be inspired and would fight with vigor after taking charge. -
Tambov Rebellion
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Poles move toward Kiev
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Soviets attempt to take Warsaw
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Ending of Wartime Communism
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Kronstadt uprising
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Treaty of Rapallo
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Ukraine brought under Soviet control
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Formation of Soviet Union
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Lenin dies