History - Russia: The Situation in Russia in 1917

Duma's Declaration

On 14th Feb, the Duma informs the Tsar that he no longer has their support.

Putilov Engineering Strike

On 18th Feb, a strike at Putilov Engineering begins due to complaints about inflation.

International Women's Day

The strike on 23rd Feb grows to 100,000 workers, coinciding with International Women's Day.

Garrison Desertion

On 26th Feb, the garrisons desert, shots are fired on demonstrators, and the Tsar's proclamation cannot be printed.

Soviet Declaration

On 28th Feb, the soviet declares its intentions to remove the old government system in the Izestiya newspaper.

Abdication of the Tsar

On 2nd Mar, the Tsar officially abdicates, leading to the renaming of the Provisional Committee to the Provisional Government on 3rd Mar.