Death of Sergei Witte
Death of Sergei Yulyevich Witte.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1915 in Russia
Explore 94 historical events and records for Russia in 1915.
Historical records for Russia in 1915
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March
Commander of North West Army
Appointed Commander of the North West Army Group
Commander of North West Army
Appointed Comander of the North West Army Group
Industrial Legacy
His policies remain associated with rapid Russian industrial growth.
October Manifesto Legacy
His role in the October Manifesto defines his reform reputation.
Portsmouth Legacy
His Portsmouth diplomacy remains a major achievement of his career.
Railway Legacy
His name remains linked with railway expansion and state finance.
April
Brusilov Offensive
Formulates the idea for the Brusilov Offensive. At the GHQ in front of the Tsar advocates an attack on all fronts
Adalia Interest Clause
Accepts provisions recognising Italian interests around Adalia if Ottoman territory in Asia is partitioned or occupied.
Independent Muslim Holy Places
Accepts the declaration that Arabia and the Muslim Holy Places should remain under an independent Muslim power.
Treaty Signature
Benckendorff commits Russia to the concessions promised to Italy in return for Italian intervention.
Treaty Signature
Signs the secret agreement on behalf of Russia.
Capture of Kornilov
Is captured by Austro-Hungarian forces after heavy fighting.
Carpathian Retreat
His division is caught during the Russian retreat.
Italian Alliance Negotiations
Represents Russian policy during negotiations over territorial concessions required to secure Italian intervention.
June
Brusilov Offensive
The 3rd & Eighth Armies attack the Austrian 4th south of the Pripet Marshes. The Austrians are routed
Dismissal
Dismissed as Minister of War
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Brusilov Offensive
The plan to attack all fronts is changed as General Evert decides to support Brusilov
Brusilov Offensive
The 7th Army thrusts deep into Bukovina & within 3 weeks reaches the Carpathians
July
Invasion of Poland
Russia begins to withdraw from Poland
Duma
The Duma is reconvened for 6 weeks
Invasion of Poland
Russian troops evacuate Warsaw
Great Retreat
The Great Retreat is ordered - Russian forces pull back out of Poland (currently part of Russia), taking machinery and equipment with them
Triple Offensive
The Great Retreat is ordered - Russian forces pull back out of Poland (currently part of Russia), taking machinery and equipment with them
August
Brusilov Offensive
The Germans are forced to end their Verdun Operation. The Brusilov Offensive ends with half a million Russian casualties. The attempt to drive Austria out of the war fails
Constitution of Russia
Most Minister's request that the Duma be allowed to form a cabinet
Duma
Most Minister's request that the Duma be allowed to form a cabinet
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Russian armed forces
Constitution of Russia
The Government authorizes the creation Municipal Council organisations. The Government authorizes the creation a national Zemstvo
Municipal Council Organisations
The Government authorizes the creation Municipal Council organisations
Reform of Local Government
The Government authorizes the creation a national Zemstva
Zemstvo
The Government authorizes the creation on national Zemstvo. The Government authorizes the creation a national Zemstvo
September
Chief of Imperial General Staff (CIGS)
Appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff
Chief of Imperial General Staff (CIGS)
Appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff
Dismissal
Dismissed after the Tsar takes personal charge of STAVKA
Dismissal
Dismissed after the Tsar takes personal charge of STAVKA
Dismissal
Dismissed & replaced by Nicholas II
Dismissal
Dismissed after Nicholas II takes charge of Stavka
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