27 January 1940Death of Isaak Emmanuilovich BabelIsaak Emmanuilovich Babel
Death of Isaak Emmanuilovich Babel
Historical records for Russia in 1940, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Isaak Emmanuilovich Babel
Executed for spying
Launches a attacks against the Mannerheim Line, Finlands main line of defence
Launches a attacks against the Mannerheim Line, Finlands main line of defence
Trotsky wrote a document known as "Trotskys Testament", in which he expressed his final thoughts and feelings for posterity
The Fins are forced out of the Karelian Isthmus
Finland surrenders large tracts of territory & fortifications to Russia
Trotsky survived a raid on his home by Stalinist assassins led by GPU agent Iosif Grigulevich, Mexican painter and Stalinist David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Vittorio Vidale
Trotsky survived a raid on his home by Stalinist assassins led by GPU agent Iosif Grigulevich, Mexican painter and Stalinist David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Vittorio Vidale
A failed assassination attempt on Trotsky when gunmen fire on his villa
Confirms Russias neutrality
Assassinated in Mexico City
Death of Leon Trotsky, assassinated
Appointed Deputy Chairman of Sovnarkom
Replaces Marshal Voroshilov on the Northern Front
Replaces Marshal Voroshilov on the Northern Front
Takes over the defense of Leningrad
Molotov has discussions with the German High Command
Kerensky develops his views through army reform after 1917.
Helps oversee conversion of regional industry toward wartime armaments production.
Moves to the United States after leaving France during the Second World War and continues political activity in exile.
Appointed Deputy Commisar of Defence
Settles in the United States during the war.
Writes the Fourth International manifesto on the imperialist war and the tasks of the world socialist revolution.
About 15,000 Polish officers are murderred in Eastern Poland
Appointed Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Leaves France as German victory transforms exile politics.
Appointed Member of Red Army
Appointed Member of Red Army
Publication of "The Willow"
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