A Russian newspaper showing the suppression of the 1917 Russian Revolution as seen in the Resistance 2 trailer "Shattered History".
The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social change in Russia, starting in 1917. This period saw Russia abolish its monarchy and adopt a socialist form of government following two successive revolutions and a civil war. In the alternate timeline of Resistance, the Russian Revolution was crushed by Imperialists led by Tsar Michael.
History[]
Following Russia's entry in the Great War, Russia gradually fell into constant defeats against the Central Powers due to the government's mismanagement of resources and manpower, which caused Russian citizens to revolt and abdicate Tsar Nicholas II. Before being exiled, Nicholas appointed his brother, Grand Duke Michael, as his successor.[1]
Russian loyalist forces led by Tsar Michael brutally crushed several uprisings within the country, including the Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin. After the Bolshevik party was shut down, Lenin was captured and sentenced to a labor camp in Siberia.[2]
Although the revolution failed, Russia still endured several more years of civil unrest and turmoil.[1] The Tsarist government became more repressive and xenophobic towards outside influence for allegedly supporting the insurrections, which led to Russia's isolation in 1921.[2]
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External Links[]
- Russian Revolution on Wikipedia.