Exile of Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky
Advocates Allied intervention in Russia on the side of the democrats
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1918 in Russia — Page 8
Explore 308 historical events and records for Russia in 1918.
Historical records for Russia in 1918
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History of the Russian Revolution to Brest-Litovsk
Writes History of the Russian Revolution to Brest-Litovsk, presenting his account of the revolution and early Soviet government.
International, 3rd
Appointed President of the 3rd International
International, 3rd
Appointed President of the 3rd International
Joins Bolshevik Party
Joins the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Civil War.
Kornilov Shock Regiment
His name becomes associated with elite White formations.
Labour Exchanges
Workers must register with Labour Exchanges if unemployed. Labour exchanges are set up by decree. Employers can only employ labour through Labour Exchanges
May Day and the International
Writes May Day and the International, linking the Russian Revolution with the wider international socialist movement.
Nationalization
Appointed Architect of Socialist construction & nationalization
Nationalization
Plans the nationalization of stores & the confiscation of their merchandise
Petrograd Soviet
Becomes chairman of the Petrograd Soviet after Bolshevik consolidation.
Petrograd Soviet Leadership
Zinoviev leads the Petrograd Soviet during early Bolshevik rule.
Petrograd Soviet of Workers
Leads the Petrograd Soviet during early Soviet rule.
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
President of Russia
Appointed President of the Alln Constituent Assembly
President of Russia
Appointed President of the Central Council of Soviet Trade Unions
President of Russia
Appointed President of the 3rd International
President of Russia
Appointed President of the 3rd International
Rebellion of Symon Petlyura
Leads the struggle for Ukrainian independence
Return to Petrograd
After his release from wartime captivity, Malinovsky voluntarily returned to Petrograd and presented himself to Bolshevik authorities, who detained him after his identity and former police service were recognized.
Revolutionary Tribunal
Tried by a Bolshevik Revolutionary Tribunal & executed for being an Okhrana informer
Socialist Construction
Appointed Architect of Socialist construction & nationalization
The Prelude to Bolshevism
Publishes an account defending his role against Bolshevik criticism.
The Principles of Democracy and Proletarian Dictatorship
Writes The Principles of Democracy and Proletarian Dictatorship during debates over the political character of Soviet power.
Trades Unions
Trades Unions under socialism will "support saboteurs". Says Trade Union rights mean nothing under a workers Government. Attacks the independence of Trades Unions at the Alln Congress
Volunteer Army Relations
Denikin's forces develop links with anti-Bolshevik groups including Cossack formations led by Krasnov.
Work Discipline and Order
Issues Work, Discipline, and Order to Save the Socialist Soviet Republic during efforts to organize the new Red Army.
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