jun 30, 1917 - Revolution In Russia
Description:
- Between 1914 and 1917 Russia lost more than two million soldiers.- Rioting turned into revolution in March 1917 and forces the abdication of Nicholas II.
- The new socialist-led government battles to impose control.
- There is a second revolution a few months later and Vladimir Lenin's Bolsheviks seize power.
- By 15 December, Lenin had concluded an armistice with Germany.
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Date:
jun 30, 1917
Now
~ 108 years ago