Military Revolutionary Committee
Attends the first meeting of the committee.
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October
Petrograd Soviet
Supports Bolshevik work inside the Petrograd Soviet before the uprising.
Petrograd Soviet Activity
Stalin participates in Bolshevik organisation connected with the Petrograd Soviet.
Resignation of Lev Borisovich Kamenev
Kamenev & Zinoviev resign from the Central Committee. An injunction is issued against Kamenev reventing further pronouncements
Revolutionary Military Committee
Takes part in the first meeting of the Petrograd Soviet's Military Revolutionary Committee.
Garrison Commissars Appointed
Podvoisky helps extend Military Revolutionary Committee authority by placing commissars with key Petrograd military units.
Garrison Control
The Soviet claims authority over the Petrograd garrison during the crisis.
Garrison Order
Claims authority over Petrograd garrison orders through the Soviet.
Garrison Crisis
Tries to move unreliable troops away from Petrograd.
Negotiations
Declares military staff to be "Counter revolutionary"
Petrograd Garrison
Attempts to assert authority over the radicalised garrison.
Insurrection Preparation
The Soviet provides organisational support for preparations before the uprising.
Insurrection Preparation
Uses Soviet authority to shield Bolshevik preparations.
Negotiations
23-24 October, negotiates with the military staff
Bolshevik Party
The Government occupies Petrograd & closes down Bolshevik newspapers
Capture of Petrograd
The Government occupies Petrograd & closes down Bolshevik newspapers
October Revolution
Orders action against Bolshevik newspapers and the Military Revolutionary Committee.
October Revolution
Lenin and Stalin direct the October armed uprising
October Revolution
Lenin and Stalin direct the October armed uprising
Return to Petrograd
Returns secretly as the Soviet-backed uprising begins.
Capture of Moscow
Completes the occupation of Moscow
Capture of Petrograd
Declares the triumph of the workers & peasants revolution in Petrograd
Congress of Soviets
The 2nd alln Congress of Soviets proclaims transfer of power to the Soviets
Congress of Soviets
Lenin and Stalin direct the Second Alln Congress of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers Deputies
Constitution of Russia
The 2nd alln Congress of Soviets proclaims transfer of power to the Soviets
Coup
Escapes from the Winter Palace dressed up as a female nurse
Coup
The 2nd alln Congress of Soviets proclaims transfer of power to the Soviets. Declares the Provisional Government deposed
Flight from Petrograd
Escapes the capital as the Winter Palace is threatened.
Menshevik Opposition
Condemns the Bolshevik seizure of power and calls for socialist pluralism
Menshevik Opposition
Criticizes the Bolshevik insurrection from the perspective of socialist democracy
Mobilization
Calls for support from the Russian Front
October Revolution
Escapes from the Winter Palace dressed up as a female nurse
October Revolution
Leaves Petrograd to seek loyal troops as Bolsheviks seize power.
October Revolution
Remains imprisoned when Bolsheviks seize power in Petrograd.
October Revolution
Lenin and Stalin direct the Second Alln Congress of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers Deputies
October Revolution
Lenin and Stalin direct the Second Alln Congress of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers Deputies
October Revolution
Announces that the Provisional Government has been overthrown.
October Revolution
Trotsky uses the Petrograd Soviet as a base for revolutionary action.
October Revolution Defeat
His government is overthrown during the Bolshevik October Revolution, forcing Kerensky to flee Petrograd and begin political exile.
Provisional Government
Declares the Provisional Government deposed
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