Formation of the Soviets Images

Valentin Serov: Lenin Proclaims the Victory of the Revolution<br/>Lenin's speech on October 26 (November 8), 1917 at the Second All-Russia Congress of Soviets is portrayed in the painting by V. Serov. The first decrees of the Soviet Government adopted by the Congress-the Decree on Peace and the Decree on Land, are on display.<br/>Source: FUNET Image Archive. 1997. Third Congress of Soviets (1917)<br/>Third All-Russian Congress of Soviets of Workers', Soldiers', Peasants' and Cossack Deputies<br/>Source: Astrov, Valentin, ed.: An Illustrated History of the Russian Revolution. New York: International Publishers. 1928. Unknown: Who Is Against the Soviets? (1917-22)<br/>Who Is Against the Soviets? Down with the Soviets! 'Proletariat of the World, unite!' In this poster issued by the state press, it is obvious who would be against the soviets: the officer, the banker, the priest and the merchant.<br/>Source: Hoover Political Poster Database. 2007. Provisional Executive Committee of the Soviets of: First Manifesto of the Soviets of Workers Deputies (1917)<br/>The First Manifesto (vozzvanie) of the Provisional Executive Committee of the Soviets of Workers Deputies, February 27, 1917<br/>Source: Astrov, Valentin, ed.: An Illustrated History of the Russian Revolution. New York: International Publishers. 1928.
1917

EVENTS February Revolution Formation of the Soviets April Crisis Revolution in the Army July Days Kornilov Affair Bolsheviks Seize Power First Bolshevik Decrees Constituent Assembly Treaty of Brest Litovsk
FOUR KINDS OF STATES Communist Party Building Economic Apparatus Building the Soviets Red Guard into Army State Security
DISINTEGRATION OF THE OLD SOCIETY Depopulation of the Cities Food Supply Conflict with the Church Death of the Old Culture Destruction of the Left The Empire Falls
CREATION OF A NEW SOCIETY New Letters and Dates Culture and Revolution The New Woman Workers Organization Peasant Revolution Organs of the Press Raising Socialist Youth