The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a peace treaty signed between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers that ended Russia's involvement in World War I. The treaty was signed on March 3, 1918, and it marked the end of Russia's participation in the war, allowing the country to focus on its revolutionary agenda. The treaty was harsh toward the Russians, who had to give up significant portions of their territory to the Central Powers. However, it was a necessary step for the new Bolshevik government to consolidate its power and to establish the Soviet Union.