Creation of Cheka
The Soviet government creates the Cheka to combat counter-revolution and sabotage.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin Biography and Timeline — Page 7
Follow Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin through 499 dated historical records for Russia.
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1917
Declaration of War
The Soviet Commissars declare war on the Cossack chiefs
Role range: 1917-1918
Conference of Brest Litovsk
Drafts the peace proposals for the Brest Litovsk negotiations
Role range: 1917-1918
Nationalization of Banks
The Soviet government nationalizes private banks and strengthens state control over the financial system.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Nationalization
The Red Guard occupies private banks & a decree is passed to nationalize them
Role range: 1917-1918
Armistice with Central Powers
An armistice halts fighting between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers while formal peace negotiations continue.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Economy of Russia
The Vesenkha gains control over Government finance of industry & wages state wages
Role range: 1917-1918
Nationalization
The Vesenkha gains control over Government finance of industry & wages state wages
Role range: 1917-1918
Veshenka
The Vesenkha gains control over Government finance of industry & state wages
Role range: 1917-1918
Bolshevik Party
A Bolshevik decree establishes the Supreme Economic Council over all economic bodies
Role range: 1917-1918
Constitution of Russia
A Bolshevik decree establishes the Supreme Economic Council over all economic bodies
Role range: 1917-1918
Economy of Russia
A Bolshevik decree establishes the Supreme Economic Council over all economic bodies
Role range: 1917-1918
Independence of Russia
The Ukrainian Council proclaims Ukrainian independence
Role range: 1917-1918
Independence of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Council proclaims Ukrainian independence
Role range: 1917-1918
Nationalization
The Vesenkha decrees each region establish a Council of National Economy (Sovnarkhoz)
Role range: 1917-1918
SEC
A Bolshevik decree establishes the Supreme Economic Council over all economic bodies
Role range: 1917-1918
Sovnarkhozes
The Vesenkha decrees each region establish a Council of National Economy (Sovnarkhoz)
Role range: 1917-1918
Comintern
The Comintern is founded at the Congress of the 3rd International. Founded after dissolving the Second International in 1916. At the Zimmerwald Conference Lenin had led the "Zimmerwald Left" against those who supported "national union" Governments
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1917-1924
Conference of Zimmerwald
At the Zimmerwald Conference Lenin had led the "Zimmerwald Left" against those who supported "national union" Governments
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1917-1924
International, 2nd
Founded after dissolving the Second International in 1916
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1917-1924
International, 3rd
The Comintern is founded at the Congress of the 3rd International
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1917-1924
Zimmerwald Left
At the Zimmerwald Conference Lenin had led the "Zimmerwald Left" against those who supported "national union" Governments
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1917-1924
Bolshevik Party
A Bolshevik decree establishes the Supreme Economic Council over all economic bodies. The Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government on the eve of the meeting of Second All Congress of Soviets. Publication of "Will The Bolsheviks Retain State Power?"
Role range: 1917-1918
Congress of Alln Peasant
Addresses the Alln Peasant Congress
Role range: 1917-1918
Constitution of Russia
A Bolshevik decree establishes the Supreme Economic Council over all economic bodies. In the April Theses states that Russia will become a republic of soviets
Role range: 1917-1918
Declaration of War
Attacks the War as an "Imperialist struggle"
Role range: 1917-1918
Imperialism the Highest Stage of Capitalism
Publication of "Will The Bolsheviks Retain State Power?". Publication of "The State & Revolution", officials will receive workers wages. Publication of "The State & Revolution". Publication of "Imperialism the Highest Stage of Capitalism"
Role range: 1917-1918
Labour Service
States that after capitalism "universal labour service" is the order of the day. At the Alln Peasants Congress speaks for "labour service". At the Alln Peasants Congress asks for workers agricultural units
Role range: 1917-1918
Sovnarkom
The Council of Peoples Commissars is founded, the Russian Government
Role range: 1917-1918
The State and Revolution", officials will receive workers wages
Publication of "Will The Bolsheviks Retain State Power?". Publication of "The State & Revolution", officials will receive workers wages. Publication of "The State & Revolution". Publication of "Imperialism the Highest Stage of Capitalism"
Role range: 1917-1918
The State and Revolution
Publication of "Will The Bolsheviks Retain State Power?". Publication of "The State & Revolution", officials will receive workers wages. Publication of "The State & Revolution". Publication of "Imperialism the Highest Stage of Capitalism"
Role range: 1917-1918
Will The Bolsheviks Retain State Power?
Publication of "Will The Bolsheviks Retain State Power?". Publication of "The State & Revolution", officials will receive workers wages. Publication of "The State & Revolution". Publication of "Imperialism the Highest Stage of Capitalism"
Role range: 1917-1918
1918
Plot
A failed attempt is made on Lenins life
Role range: 1917-1918
Bolshevik Party
The Constituent Assembly in which the Bolsheviks are a minority meets for one day before being suppressed
Role range: 1917-1918
Constituent Assembly
The Constituent Assembly in which the Bolsheviks are a minority meets for one day before being suppressed
Role range: 1917-1918
Dissolution of Constituent Assembly
The Bolshevik government prevents the Constituent Assembly from reconvening after its single contentious session.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1918-1918
Constitution of Russia
Dissolves the Constituent Assembly & "establishes the dictatorship of the proletariat"
Role range: 1917-1918
Congress of Soviets
Proclaims the Soviet Russian Republic. Passes the "declaration of the rights of the toiling & exploited masses"
Role range: 1917-1918
Mobilization
Sets up battalions for civil defense duties for digging trenches & surveillance
Role range: 1917-1918
Declaration of Rights Adopted
The Congress adopts the Declaration of Rights of the Working and Exploited People as a statement of Soviet political principles.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1918-1918
Records, sources and methodology
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