Timeline of the Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution was a series of events that took place mainly in 1917, leading to the overthrow of the Russian monarchy and the rise of the Soviet Union. Here’s a simplified timeline to help you understand the key moments:

February Revolution (March 1917)

• February 23: International Women’s Day protests in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) lead to strikes and demands for better food and working conditions.
• February 25: General strikes spread across the city; protests intensify as soldiers begin to join demonstrators.
• March 2: Tsar Nicholas II abdicates the throne, ending over 300 years of Romanov rule. A provisional government is formed.

April 1917

• April 16: Vladimir Lenin returns to Russia from exile and presents the