1905 Revolution Timeline

Economic Strike at Putilov

Wave of strikes around cities and towns

Tsar's uncle, shocked the country, Tsar sent out petitions with suggestions of reform

Russian Army Defeated at Mukden

Russian Baltic Fleet was Wiped out at Tsushima

Second Zemstvo Congress

Non-party organization against the government, acted as an umbrella group for trade and professional organizations. Included liberals, workers, students, lawyers and professional groups to force reforms.

There was a growing demand for civil freedoms and a legislative assembly elected by universal adult suffrage.

Union of Unions Formed

Revolt of the Battleship Potemkin

All-Russian Peasants Union Met

In secret they met near Moscow as the voice of the peasants was taking shape, requesting land to be handed over and a constitutional assembly.

Universities and Institutes Given More Rights

Had the autonomy to control education within their institutes and run their own affairs. Started becoming focal points for political meetings.

Between Russia and Japan, Russian troops were released and were then returned back to European Russia to re-establish control.

Treaty of Portsmouth Signed

Kadet Party was Formed

(liberal)

St. Petersburg Soviet was Formed

Urban workers emerged and confronted the autocracy

October Manifesto

Tsar was persuaded, granted civil liberties and elected an assembly. Liberals and middle classes felt they had achieved their goals

Bloody Sunday

Grand Duke Sergei Assassinated

Armed militia of over 6000, moved into cities and town to re-establish control

Tension in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Leaders Arrested