Timeline of Russian Revolution

  • Marxists Revolutionaries Spilt

    Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladimir Lenin becomes the leader.
  • Japanese Attacks

    Japanese attack Russia at Port Aruthur
  • Worker's Revolt

    About 200,000 workers approach the czar’s palace and fought for better working conditions.
  • The Duma

    The Duma
    First Duma met leaders who wanted Russia to become a constitutional monarchy. Czar dissolved the Duma after 10 weeks
  • Joining of WWI

    Czar decides to involve Russia in the war. Citizens are unhappy.