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Russian Soldiers marching with a text translated to "Communism".

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The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social revolution that took place in the former Russian Empire, begun during the First World War (WW1). This period saw Russia abolish its monarchy and adopt a socialist form of government (Communism).

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At the 7th Congress of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, the Bolsheviks change the name of their party to the Russian Communist Party. The Russian capital is also moved from Petrograd to Moscow this year.Tsar Nicholas II and his family are executed by the Bolsheviks in Yekaterinburg.Lenin sends a telegram to communists in Penza, Central Russia, complaining about uprisings in the area and calling for the public execution of 100 kulaks.

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On March 3, 1917 The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk is signed, withdrawing Russia from the First World War, ceding much of the former territory of the Russian Empire

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The Comintern (or Third International) is formed in Moscow, with the aim of spreading revolution all over the world.

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Communist parties form across the world.The Red Army invades and occupies Crimea and the White Army is forced to withdraw.

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By the beginning of 1921 the rouble has lost 96% of its pre-war value; industrial production has fallen to 10% of its 1913 level. The population of Petrograd has fallen from 2.5 million in 1917 to 600,000 in 1920.End of ‘War Communism’ and the introduction of the ‘New Economic Policy’ (NEP).

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Stalin is appointed General Secretary of the Communist Party.

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Creation of the Soviet Union.The soviet union was created on December 1922

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The Russian Civil War rages until the Bolsheviks consolidate power, forming the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on December 30, 1922

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Lenin dies, leading to a power struggle within the party. Stalin emerges as Party leader. His rival Leon is dismissed, then exiled and finally murdered in 1940.