Topic 1.2 Dissent and Revolution, 1917 - The February/March revolution of 1917

causes and course of revolution; issues of leadership and the Tsar's abdication; the establishment of Provisional Government and the Petrograd Soviet; the workings of the Dual authority

Who did the Tsar hire for his parliaments?

Sycophants/’yes men’

When did the Petrograd Garrison desert?

26th February 1917

How many of the Petrograd Garrison deserted?

150,000 soldiers

When did the Tsar abdicate?

2nd March 1917

What was established on 27th February 1917?

Dual authority between Petrograd Soviets and Provisional Government