Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution is the collective term for a series of Revolutions in Russia in 1917, which dismantled the Tzarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Russian SFSR. The Emperor was forced to abdicate and the old regime was replaced by a provisional government during the first revolution of February 1917. In the second revolution, during October, the Provisional Government was removed and replaced with a Bolshevik government.
Russia: The Third Rome
"The Third Rome...Shines like the
sun...throughout the whole
universe... Two Romes have fallen,
and the third one stands, and a fourth
one there shall not be."
-Philotheos, quoted in Tsar and People
(Cherniavsky)
sun...throughout the whole
universe... Two Romes have fallen,
and the third one stands, and a fourth
one there shall not be."
-Philotheos, quoted in Tsar and People
(Cherniavsky)
Famous Tsars
Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great is one of the most famous Russian rulers, but she wasn't Russian at all. Born in Prussia, Catherine married into Russian royalty and staged a coup to overthrow her husband and take over the reign of the Russian Empire. During her rule from 1762 to 1796, she expanded the empire's lands and sought to modernize Russia so it would be recognized as a major European power.Catherine lead an interesting personal life, and her reputation for taking on lovers has survived her. Her chosen favorites sometimes acted as her advisors, sometimes as her playthings. They were generously compensated for their associations with her and became famous in their own right.
One of Catherine's most storied additions to the Petersburgian landscape is the Bronze Horsman statue. It depicts Peter the Great on horseback and took on new meaning with Pushkin's poem of the same name.
One of Catherine's most storied additions to the Petersburgian landscape is the Bronze Horsman statue. It depicts Peter the Great on horseback and took on new meaning with Pushkin's poem of the same name.
Nicholas II
Nicholas II was Russia's last tsar and emperor. The head of the Romanov family, he abdicated the throne under pressure from the Bolsheviks, who had overthrown the government in 1917. He and his immediate family, including his wife, four daughters, and his son and heir, were transported to Ekaterinburg, where they were executed in 1918.Nicholas II was known as a weak ruler and one who grudgingly ascended the throne. Widespread and increasing unrest among his subjects prior to his arrest made him unpopular. His wife Alexandra, a German princess and also the granddaughter of England's Queen Victoria, was unpopular as well; she acclimated poorly to Russia and was the subject of rumors that she was a spy for Germany. When Rasputin, a mystic, insinuated himself into Nicholas and Alexandra's life, the royal couple faced rising criticism.
The demise of Nicholas II and his family signaled the end of the Russian monarchy. In conjunction with the Bolshevik Revolution, it ushered in a new era for Russia and nearby countries.
The demise of Nicholas II and his family signaled the end of the Russian monarchy. In conjunction with the Bolshevik Revolution, it ushered in a new era for Russia and nearby countries.
Peter the great
Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May 1682 until his death, jointly ruling before 1696 with his half-brother. In numerous successful wars he expanded the Tsardom into a huge empire that became a major European power. According to historian James Cracraft, he led a cultural revolution that replaced some of the traditionalist and medieval social and political system with a modern, scientific, Europe-oriented, and rationalist system
Russia in war and revolution timeline 1914-1918
The war with Germany from 1914-17 caused a great downfall in Russia’s economy and the Tsar’s permanent departure from Petrograd. As food shortages occurred and winter approached, workers and soldiers started to go on strike/rebel, which resulted in the Duma’s establishment of the Provisional Committee and the revolutionaries’ establishment of the Soviet. With all the revolutionaries against him, Tsar Nicholas abdicated his throne (both son + Grand Duke passed) and Russia was now a Republic. Soon afterwards, March 1917 became an important month for the revolutionaries: the Soviets issued an Order No. 1; Lenin came back from Switzerland to proclaim the April Theses (although he soon fled to Finland); and the Army General tried to overthrow the Provisional Government, which was starting to lose authority. In the end, Lenin came back from Finland and led the November Revolution with the Bolsheviks, in which they took over Petrograd within a day.
Periods in Russian History
*Roman Times(prior to 700s c.e.)
*Varangians (Vikings) (700 & 800s c.e.)
*Byzantine(860-1000 c.e.)
*Yuroslav (1019-1100s c.e.)
*Mongol Conquest (1200s c.e.) Golden Horde (Khans)
*Principality of Vladimir-Suzdal
*Varangians (Vikings) (700 & 800s c.e.)
*Byzantine(860-1000 c.e.)
*Yuroslav (1019-1100s c.e.)
*Mongol Conquest (1200s c.e.) Golden Horde (Khans)
*Principality of Vladimir-Suzdal