1928 ⟶ Soviet Union Launches First Five-Year Plan
The Soviet Union launches the first five-year plan, an econo...
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💀 Lenin Dies, Stalin Begins Purge
Leader of the Soviet Union Vladimir Lenin dies, and Joseph Stalin begins purging rivals to clear the way for his dictatorship.⟶
RussiaSoviet UnionLeninStalinPower StruggleDictatorshipPurgeCommunismTotalitarianism
🇬🇧🤝🇷🇺 United Kingdom Recognizes Soviet Union
The United Kingdom extends diplomatic recognition to the Soviet Union.⟶
UKSoviet UnionDiplomatic RecognitionInternational RelationsForeign PolicyCommunismCold War (foreshadowing)
🤝 Germany and Soviet Union Sign Treaty of Berlin
The Treaty of Berlin is signed by Germany and the Soviet Union, which declares neutrality if either country is attacked within the next five years.⟶
GermanySoviet UnionTreatyNeutralityDiplomacyInternational RelationsEuropeRussia
🚪 Trotsky Expelled from Soviet Communist Party
Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Stalin with undisputed control of the Soviet Union.⟶
Soviet UnionTrotskyStalinPoliticsPurgeCommunismRussia
🏭 Soviet Union Launches First Five-Year Plan
The Soviet Union launches the first five-year plan, an economic effort to increase Industrialisation.⟶
Soviet UnionRussiaEconomyIndustrializationCommunismFive Year PlanStalin
🌍 Soviet Union Joins the League of Nations
The Soviet Union joins the League of Nations.⟶
Soviet UnionLeague of Nationsdiplomacyinternational relationsinterwar periodRussia