Russian Revolution, Civil War, and Lenin

Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto

Oct 30, 1905

I chose this picture because it shows a depiction Nicholas II holding up his manifesto. This includes the promises that he made to the country.

Beginning of WW1

1914

I chose this picture because it shows Archduke Franz Ferdinand getting assassinated. His assassination marked the beginning of WW1.

Czar Nicholas II takes sole control of military operations

1915

I chose this picture because it shows him going over military plans now that he has full control.

Nicholas II Abdicates

Mar 15, 1916

I chose a picture of Nicholas II with his letter next to him on one side and troops on the other. I chose this because the army on his right side no longer supported him. Along with the letter that he wrote on the left side.

Brusilov Offensive

Jun 4, 1916

This picture shows the lines of assault lead by General Brusilov into Austria-Hungary

Assassination of Rasputin

Dec 30, 1916

For this event I chose a picture of Rasputin to show the person that got murdered by a group of Russian Nobles.

Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd

Mar 1, 1917

The picture is a propaganda poster of the red guard showing Trotsky as the leader, showing him defend or step on soldiers to protect Petrograd.

International Women's Day March

Mar 8, 1917

For this event, I chose a picture of the march itself. I wanted to show the amount of people that were there and that this protest was similar to many today.

Provisional Government Formed

Mar 15, 1917

I chose a picture of the provisional government itself. I felt like this picture was a good representation of how many people were in this government.

April Theses Published

Apr 7, 1917

I chose this picture because it shows all of the theses that were published at this time.

Return of Lenin from exile

Apr 16, 1917

This picture shows Lenin standing in front of a crowd after he returned. This shows the people that were there to see him and support.

First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets

Jun 3, 1917

I chose this picture because it shows all people that attended this meeting. This shows how many people wanted to be a part of this.

July Days

Jul 16, 1917

This is a picture of the protests that occurred during the July Days in Petrograd

Kornilov Affair

Aug 27, 1917

This is picture of Kornilov who organized the attempt to take power from the provisional government.

Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and take control

Oct 25, 1917

Lenin pictured below led the Bolshevik party during the overthrowing of the provisional government then became the head of the soviet state.

Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded

Nov 25, 1917

A representation of the meeting and Lenin shutting down the Constituent assembly after they lost majority of the vote.

Cheka Formed

Dec 1, 1917

The Cheka suppressed oppressions of Bolshevik party through violent was and often arrested individuals making them feared.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1918

Peace treaty between the central powers and Bolshevik government ending Russia's involvement in WW1.

Wartime Communism created

Jun 1, 1918

The state had centralized power and basically everything up to the government almost as if citizens were being constantly monitored and watched.

Red Terror

Sep 1, 1918

Cheka would arrest, execute and harm people suspected of having hostility towards Bolshevik party. Shown i the picture is a depiction of a village being harmed by the Cheka during this time.

Kolchak Spring Offensive

1919

I chose this picture because it shows the routes that they took and planned to take in order to gain territory.

Tambov Rebellion

1919

I chose this picture because it shows where the Tambov Rebellion first began. This rebellion was over a long span of time from 1919-1921. This map only shows the beginning of it, however the rebellion spread as it went on.

Kronstadt Uprising

Mar 1, 1920

This is a picture of the Kronshtadt naval base in 1921 where the uprisings took place.

Poles move toward Kiev

May 7, 1920

I chose this picture of them marching because it shows them going to gain control of Kiev. This is also commonly known as the Kiev offensive.

Soviets Attempt to take Warsaw

Aug 12, 1920

I chose this picture because it shows the Red Army marching into Poland with hopes of taking over their territory.

Formation of the Soviet Union

Dec 1, 1920

I choose this picture because it is the flag and symbol for the USSR that was formed.

Ukraine Brought under Soviet Control

Dec 30, 1920

I chose this map because it shows the territory that each group controlled. In this case it shows how the red army had the ukrainian territory.

Ending of Wartime Communism

Mar 21, 1921

I choose this picture because the wartime communism was replaced with NEP or New Economic Policy.

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 6, 1922

I choose this picture because after this treaty Germany and Russia were on good and friendly terms and were open to diplomatic relations.

Lenin dies

Jan 21, 1924

this was an illustration of Lenin talking to the public to show his impact on Russia and the Soviet Union before his death