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1915 in Russia — Page 2
Explore 94 historical events and records for Russia in 1915.
Historical records for Russia in 1915
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September
Bolshevik Party
On the eve of the conference Lenin organizes a group of socialist internationalists, the Zimmerwald Left
Conference of Zimmerwald
On the eve of the conference Lenin organizes a group of socialist internationalists, the Zimmerwald Left
Zimmerwald Left
On the eve of the conference Lenin organizes a group of socialist internationalists, the Zimmerwald Left
Bolshevik Party
Lenin appeals to all soldiers to lay down their arms. Calls for the "self determination of peoples". Calls for "peace without indemnities & without annexations". Calls for open civil war & the organisation of a new revolutionary international
Bolshevik Party
The Second International dissolves during World War I, in 1916, following the 1915 Zimmerwald Conference of anti-war socialists. The "internationalists" open their Conference in Switzerland. Opening day of a Conference of European anti-war Socialists.
Bolshevik Party
The Zimmerwald Conference sees the beginning of the end of the coalition between left-wing socialists (communists) and right-wing socialists (social democrats) in the Second International.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Russian armed forces
Conference of Zimmerwald
Lenin appeals to all soldiers to lay down their arms. Calls for the "self determination of peoples". Calls for "peace without indemnities & without annexations". Calls for open civil war & the organisation of a new revolutionary international
Conference of Zimmerwald
The Second International dissolves during World War I, in 1916, following the 1915 Zimmerwald Conference of anti-war socialists. The "internationalists" open their Conference in Switzerland. Opening day of a Conference of European anti-war Socialists.
Conference of Zimmerwald
The Zimmerwald Conference sees the beginning of the end of the coalition between left-wing socialists (communists) and right-wing socialists (social democrats) in the Second International.
Conference of Zimmerwald
Calls for "peace without indemnities & without annexations"
International, 2nd
The Zimmerwald Conference sees the beginning of the end of the coalition between left-wing socialists (communists) and right-wing socialists (social democrats) in the Second International. The Second International dissolves during World War I, in 1916, following the 1915 Zimmerwald Conference of anti-war socialists
Zimmerwald Conference
Presses for revolutionary defeatism at the anti-war socialist conference.
Zimmerwald Conference
Joins anti-war socialists opposing the imperial war.
Zimmerwald Conference
Attends the international socialist anti-war conference at Zimmerwald, which meets from 5 to 8 September.
Zimmerwald Manifest
Drafts the Zimmerwald Manifest, adopted by the international socialist conference opposing the continuation of the war.
October
Resignation of Paul Karlovitch Rennenkampf
Rennenkampf submits his resignation
Declaration of War
Russia and Italy declare war on Bulgaria
November
February Revolution
Kerensky participates in february revolution during his political career.
Bolshevik Party
The Central Workers Group is formed
Central Workers
The Central Workers Group is formed
December
Warns the French President Russia will be forced to make peace without
Warns the French President Russia will be forced to make peace without economic help. France moves quickly to give Russia the economic assistance she requires
Other events (month unknown)
Activated Charcoal Gas Mask
Develops an activated-charcoal filter protecting soldiers from poison gases.
Alexandra Consults Rasputin During War
Empress Alexandra frequently sought Rasputin's counsel while Russia struggled with war and the emperor spent time at military headquarters.
Bolshevik Party
Exiled to Siberia, 1915-1917
Bolshevik Party
Prevents Lenin creating a Bolshevik revolutionary civil war
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Alln Union of Town Councils
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Union of Zemstvos
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of Zengor
Chemical Protection Filter
The achievement marks chemical protection filter as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Eastern Front to hold the Caucasus against the Turks
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Eastern Front to hold the Caucasus against the Turks
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Caucasian Army
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Caucasian Army
Commander of North West Army
Appointed Commander of the North West Army Group. Appointed Commander of the Northwestern Front
Commander of North West Army
Appointed Comander of the North West Army Group. Appointed Commander of the Northwestern Front
Conference of Zimmerwald
Prevents Lenin creating a Bolshevik revolutionary civil war
Constitutional Reform
Kerensky argues that successful prosecution of the war requires domestic political reform, stronger representative institutions and an end to arbitrary government practices.
Duma Opposition
Kerensky uses renewed Duma sessions to press the government on wartime administration and to demand greater political accountability.
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