Capture of Kiev
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
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1919 in Russia — Page 2
Explore 98 historical events and records for Russia in 1919.
Historical records for Russia in 1919
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September
Commander of White Army
Appointed Commander of the White Army in the Baltic
Commander of White Army
Appointed Commander of the White Army in the Baltic
October
Defence of Petrograd
Helps organise Red defence against Yudenich.
Defence of Petrograd
Threatens Petrograd before the Red Army counterattack.
December
Bolshevik Party
Drafts "Theses" for the Central Committee advocating disciplined armies of workers
Conscription
Drafts "Theses" for the Central Committee advocating disciplined armies of workers
Bolshevik Party
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
CLO
The Commission on Labour Obligation is created by Trotsky. The CLO begins the "militarization of labour"
Conscription
Persuades Lenin to create a Commission on Labor Obligation with Trotsky as President
We
Publication of "We", a critique of totalitarianism in Russia
We", a critique of totalitarianism in Russia
Publication of "We", a critique of totalitarianism in Russia
Other events (month unknown)
Bolshevik Party
Appointed Member of Bolshevik Party
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
Bolshevik Party
Publishes the English tract The Bolshevik Revolution: Its Rise and Meaning, distributed by the British Socialist Party
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Moscow Soviet
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Communist International
Comintern
An official "Terror Group of the Revolutionary Council of the Government" is formed, unofficially known as "Lenin Boys"
Comintern
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.
Comintern
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.
Comintern
Zinoviev becomes the 1st President of Comintern. The Comintern is founded at the Congress of the 3rd International
Communist Party
Appointed Member of Communist Party
Death of Izvolski
Death of Alexander Petrovich Izvolski
Don Cossack Defeat
Krasnov's position weakens as Bolshevik forces gain ground in the Don region.
English tract The Bolshevik Revolution: Its Rise
Publishes the English tract The Bolshevik Revolution: Its Rise and Meaning, distributed by the British Socialist Party
Exile from Don Region
Krasnov leaves the Don after the collapse of his military position against Bolshevik forces.
Exile Publications
Writes political works defending his interpretation of the Russian Revolution and criticising Bolshevik government.
Government
Sets up a counter revolutionary Government in South Russia
Head of State
Appointed President of the Central Executive Committee, 1st term
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for Russia, 1st term
International, 3rd
The Comintern is founded at the Congress of the 3rd International
Invitation to the First World Congress
Helps issue the invitation to the First World Congress that establishes the Communist International in Moscow.
Lenin Boys
An official "Terror Group of the Revolutionary Council of the Government" is formed, unofficially known as "Lenin Boys"
Love for Three Oranges
Composes, "Love for Three Oranges"
Manifesto
The new manifesto is adopted
Manifesto of the Communist International
Writes the manifesto adopted by the Communist International's First World Congress addressing workers internationally.
Orgburo
The Politburo, Orgburo & secretariat of the Russian Communist Party are created
Politburo
The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
Politburo
The Politburo is first composed of Lenin, Trotsky, Kamanev, Bukharin & Stalin
Politburo
The Politburo, Orgburo & secretariat of the Russian Communist Party are created
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