Resignation of Nikolai Bukharin
Resigns from the Vesenkha after failing to stop the Brest Litovsk Treaty
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1918 in Russia — Page 4
Explore 308 historical events and records for Russia in 1918.
Historical records for Russia in 1918
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March
April
Execution
arrested and executed
Ekaterinodar Campaign
Begins the assault on Ekaterinodar against Bolshevik forces.
Assault on Ekaterinodar
Orders attacks against the Bolshevik-held city.
Command of Volunteer Army
Denikin assumes command of the Volunteer Army after Kornilov is killed during the fighting around Ekaterinodar.
Commander of Volunteer Army
Appointed Commander of the Volunteer Army
Death of Kornilov
Is killed by artillery fire during the siege of Ekaterinodar.
Death of Lavr Kornilov
Kornilov is killed by artillery fire during the Volunteer Army's assault on Ekaterinodar.
Volunteer Army Aftermath
His death leaves Denikin to assume command of the Volunteer Army.
Economy of Russia
A Decree outlaws the purchase & leasing of industrial & commercial business. A Decree compels all securities & bonds to be registered with the Government
Compulsory Military Training Decree
The Soviet government introduces compulsory military training for workers as it builds a more disciplined Red Army.
Succession
Declared the ruler of Russia by the Whites
Arrest of Nicholas II
Under arrest at Ekaterinburg, now Sverdlosk, in the Urals
Arrival at Ekaterinburg
Nicholas II and Alexandra arrive in Ekaterinburg and are confined in the Ipatiev House under tighter Bolshevik control.
Diplomatic Mission
Russia & Germany exchange diplomatic missions
Kornilov Legacy
Becomes a symbol of White resistance after his death.
May
Inheritance
Inheritance is abolished
Bolshevik Party
Bolshevik troops open fire on workers protesting at food shortages in the town of Kolpino
Rebellion of Rebels in Kolpino
Bolshevik troops open fire on workers protesting at food shortages in the town of Kolpino
Food Dictatorship Decree
The Soviet government strengthens emergency grain procurement powers as urban food shortages worsen.
Purchase of Grain
Has power to force peasants to deliver grain to collection points for fixed payments
Czechoslovak Legion Revolt
Lenin's government faces a widening military crisis as clashes with the Czechoslovak Legion spread along the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Congress of Councils
Presides over the opening of the Alln Congress of Councils of National Economy
Armenian National Council
Chairs the Armenian National Council, which proclaimed the independence of Democratic Republic of Armenia
Rule of Armenia
Chairs the Armenian National Council, which proclaimed the independence of Democratic Republic of Armenia
Treaty of Batum
Signs the Treaty of Batum with the Ottoman Empire. Chairs the Armenian National Council, which proclaimed the independence of Democratic Republic of Armenia
Red Army Conscription
The Soviet government introduces compulsory military service as the civil war expands and volunteer recruitment proves insufficient.
Arrest of Fedorovna
Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna is arrested by the Bolsheviks
Arrest of Mikhailovich
Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich is arrested by the Bolsheviks
Arrest of Palei
Vladimir Pavlovich Palei is arrested by the Bolsheviks
Bolshevik Party
Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna is executed by the Bolsheviks. Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna is arrested by the Bolsheviks
Bolshevik Party
Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich is arrested by the Bolsheviks
Bolshevik Party
Vladimir Pavlovich Palei is executed by the Bolsheviks. Vladimir Pavlovich Palei is arrested by the Bolsheviks
Death of Fedorovna
Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna is executed by the Bolsheviks
Death of Palei
Vladimir Pavlovich Palei is executed by the Bolsheviks
Economy of Russia
Helps found the Vesenkha to control the economy at the Alln Congress
Execution
Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna is executed by the Bolsheviks
Execution
Vladimir Pavlovich Palei is executed by the Bolsheviks
Nationalization
The sugar industry is nationalized. The oil industry is nationalized
Petrograd Defence
Oversees Soviet authority as civil war threats grow.
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