19 January 1919Menshevik PartyVladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin
The Mensheviks are legalised and allowed to publish Vsegda Vpered in Moscow
Historical records for Russia in 1919, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Mensheviks are legalised and allowed to publish Vsegda Vpered in Moscow
The Mensheviks are legalised and allowed to publish Vsegda Vpered in Moscow
Drives out the Bolsheviks & leads the White counter-revolutionary forces
Drives out the Bolsheviks & leads the White counter-revolutionary forces
Appointed Commander of the White counter-revolutionary forces
Bolshevik forces, filling the vacuum left by the German withdrawal, take Kiev
Bolshevik forces, filling the vacuum left by the German withdrawal, take Kiev
Announces changes in running the Cheka
Announces changes in running the Cheka
Announces changes in running the Cheka
The amnesty is withdrawn in 1922. Announces an amnesty to all members of the Socialist Revolutionary Party
The Cheka closes down Vsegda Vpered, marks a return to despotic rule by Bolsheviks
The Cheka closes down Vsegda Vpered, marks a return to despotic rule by Bolsheviks
The Cheka closes down Vsegda Vpered, marks a return to despotic rule by Bolsheviks
Appointed by Kolchak to seek eye witnesses & clues for the execution of the Romanovs
Becomes the leading chairman of the Communist International
Represents German communists at the founding congress of the Communist International
Participates in early Communist International deliberations
Sponsors the founding congress of the Communist International
The 3rd International is founded to propogate the idea of world revolution
Supports the Comintern as a tool of international revolutionary strategy
"by all available means, including armed force, for the overthrow of the international bourgeoisie and for the creation of an international Soviet republic as a transition stage to the complete abolition of the State"
The Comintern holds seven World Congresses, the first in March 1919 and the last in 1935, until it was officially dissolved in May 1943. The Comintern becomes known as the "General Staff of the World Revolution".
The central policy of the Comintern under Lenins leadership was that Communist parties should be established across the world to aid the international proletarian revolution. Founds an international Communist organisation in the midst of the "war communism" period (1918-1921).
"by all available means, including armed force, for the overthrow of the international bourgeoisie and for the creation of an international Soviet republic as a transition stage to the complete abolition of the State"
Helps shape revolutionary propaganda for the Communist International
Links Hungarian revolutionary politics with the new Communist International
Takes part in building the Communist International's early organization
Contributes to early Communist International doctrine
Kerensky participates in military leadership debate during his political career.
Becomes a non-voting member of the ruling Politburo when it is created after the VIII Congress
Becomes the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Comintern when it is created in March 1919
The first Chairman of the Cominterns Executive Committee is Grigory Zinoviev, from 1919 to 1926
Becomes a non-voting member of the ruling Politburo when it is created after the VIII Congress
Mobilises Soviet support during Yudenich's threat to Petrograd.
The Petrograd Soviet supports defence efforts against White forces.
The beginning of a Russo-Finnish war over Karelia
Defeated by the Bolsheviks under Budenny
Defeated by the Bolsheviks under Budenny
Flees to Constantinople, later lives in France & the USA as an emigre
The White Army is forced back to the Black Sea. The White armies capture Kiev advancing within 250 miles of Moscow. Kiev is later recaptured by the Red Army
Appointed Commander of the White Army in the Baltic
Appointed Commander of the White Army in the Baltic
Helps organise Red defence against Yudenich.
Threatens Petrograd before the Red Army counterattack.
Drafts "Theses" for the Central Committee advocating disciplined armies of workers
Drafts "Theses" for the Central Committee advocating disciplined armies of workers
The Commission on Labour Obligation is created by Trotsky. The CLO begins the "militarization of labour". Persuades Lenin to create a Commission on Labor Obligation with Trotsky as President
The Commission on Labour Obligation is created by Trotsky. The CLO begins the "militarization of labour"
Persuades Lenin to create a Commission on Labor Obligation with Trotsky as President
Publication of "We", a critique of totalitarianism in Russia
Publication of "We", a critique of totalitarianism in Russia
Appointed Member of Bolshevik Party
During this early period, known as the "First Period" in Comintern history, with the Bolshevik revolution under attack in the Russian Civil War and a wave of revolutions across Europe, the Cominterns priority is to export the October Revolution
Publishes the English tract The Bolshevik Revolution: Its Rise and Meaning, distributed by the British Socialist Party
Appointed Chairman of the Moscow Soviet
Appointed Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Communist International
An official "Terror Group of the Revolutionary Council of the Government" is formed, unofficially known as "Lenin Boys"
During this early period, known as the "First Period" in Comintern history, with the Bolshevik revolution under attack in the Russian Civil War and a wave of revolutions across Europe, the Cominterns priority is to export the October Revolution.
The Comintern was involved in the revolutions across Europe in this period, starting with the Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919. The Comintern is involved in the revolutions across Europe, starting with the Hungarian Soviet Republic.
Zinoviev becomes the 1st President of Comintern. The Comintern is founded at the Congress of the 3rd International
Appointed Member of Communist Party
Death of Alexander Petrovich Izvolski
Krasnov's position weakens as Bolshevik forces gain ground in the Don region.
Publishes the English tract The Bolshevik Revolution: Its Rise and Meaning, distributed by the British Socialist Party
Krasnov leaves the Don after the collapse of his military position against Bolshevik forces.
Writes political works defending his interpretation of the Russian Revolution and criticising Bolshevik government.
Sets up a counter revolutionary Government in South Russia
Appointed President of the Central Executive Committee, 1st term
Appointed Head of State for Russia, 1st term
The Comintern is founded at the Congress of the 3rd International
Helps issue the invitation to the First World Congress that establishes the Communist International in Moscow.
An official "Terror Group of the Revolutionary Council of the Government" is formed, unofficially known as "Lenin Boys"
Composes, "Love for Three Oranges"
The new manifesto is adopted
Writes the manifesto adopted by the Communist International's First World Congress addressing workers internationally.
The Politburo, Orgburo & secretariat of the Russian Communist Party are created
The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
The Politburo, Orgburo & secretariat of the Russian Communist Party are created
The Politburo is set up to control the Central Committee of the Communist Party. The Politburo is formally set up at the VIIIth Communist Party Congress. The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
Publishes work on the fall of the Provisional Government.
Publication of "Prelude to Bolshevism"
Addresses organizational and command problems facing the Red Army during the Civil War.
Delivers a speech on rallying and organizing the Red Army during the Russian Civil War.
Serves as a political commissar with Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War.
The Politburo, Orgburo & secretariat of the Russian Communist Party are created. The Party is renamed the Russian Communist Party
An official "Terror Group of the Revolutionary Council of the Government" is formed, unofficially known as "Lenin Boys"
Head the Armenian delegation at the Paris Peace Conference with Boghos Nubar, where he signs the Treaty of Sevres formulating the "Wilsonian Armenia" in direct collaboration with the Armenian Diaspora
The Politburo, Orgburo & secretariat of the Russian Communist Party are created
Appointed Secretary to Lenin
Almost captures Petrograd for the Whites
Responsible for Petrograds defense during two periods of intense clashes with White forces in 1919
Publishes the English tract The Bolshevik Revolution: Its Rise and Meaning, distributed by the British Socialist Party
Head the Armenian delegation at the Paris Peace Conference with Boghos Nubar, where he signs the Treaty of Sevres formulating the "Wilsonian Armenia" in direct collaboration with the Armenian Diaspora
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