Slavic tribes settled in Northern Black Sea region in 6th-7th centuries. Rurik founded Kievan Rus state in 862. Vladimir converted to Christianity in 988. Yaroslav created first Russian law code in 1019
Born in Moscow in 1883 to a Russian-Jewish family. Joined Moscow State University's Law Faculty at age 18. Arrested in 1902 for student demonstration, sent to Tiflis
Lenin's Mausoleum is located in Moscow's Red Square. Architect Alexey Shchusev built the structure in 16 months. The original wooden mausoleum was replaced with a stone structure
Born in 1883 in Ukraine to lower middle-class Jewish parents. Attended law lectures at Bern University during 1902-05 travels. Joined Social Democratic Workers' Party and Lenin's Iskra organization
Lenin died in Gorki on January 21, 1924, aged 53. His body was transported to Moscow and displayed at the Hall of Columns. Lenin's body was delivered to Red Square on January 27
Revolution consisted of two separate events: February and October revolutions. February Revolution began with mass protests against Tsar Nicholas II. Lenin published 'April Theses' advocating 'Peace, Bread, Land'. Bolsheviks seized power in October Revolution on October 25th