Marked by widespread political and social change, twentieth-century Russia endured violent military conflicts, both domestic and international in scope, and as many iterations of government. The world’s first communist society, founded by Vladimir Lenin under the Bolshevik Party in 1917, Russia extended its influence through eastern Europe to become a global power. The USSR and its controversial leaders polarized diplomacy worldwide, drawing the rival United States near to nuclear war in the 1960s. The events included in our timeline, sourced from Russia in World History by Barbara Alpern Engel and Janet Martin, highlight the most pivotal episodes in twentieth-century Russian history, each of which contributed to the Soviet Union’s eventual collapse in 1991.
Featured image: Plainclothes policemen on patrol in Petrograd during the October Revolution, 1917. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Timeline background image: Flag of the Soviet Union. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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If you interested in Russian timeline, that will interest you. Many history series about Russia starting from its foundation – war events, rulers, crafts, trade and so on.
Each movie is animated and shows the major events of the current period of time. New series are added every two weeks. Total 500 series. The period of XI – XVIII centuries is covered.
Based on the Karamzin’s version (authoritive russian historian – check wikipedia for additional information).
More info in the video description – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2dHMZ0GTMM
You can also check the website: russian history club