Key Events of the 1917 February Revolution and Bolshevik Rise
This flashcard set traces the major events of the February Revolution in Russia (1917), beginning with the strikes in Petrograd and culminating in the Tsar’s abdication and the rise of dual power between the Provisional Government and the Petrograd Soviet. It also includes key developments leading up to the Bolsheviks' increasing influence, such as Lenin’s return and the April Theses. Ideal for students studying the Russian Revolution timeline and Bolshevik ascent.
Strike begins at Pulitov factories in Petrograd
18 February
Key Terms
Strike begins at Pulitov factories in Petrograd
18 February
International Women’s Day, demonstrations organised by socialist groups to demand female equality
23 February
General strike begins
25 February
Desertion of Petrograd garrison
26 February
Breakaway members of the Duma formed a Provisional Committee after they are told to dissolve by Nicholas II.
27 February
Nicholas II is prevented from returning to Petrograd
28 February
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Strike begins at Pulitov factories in Petrograd | 18 February |
International Women’s Day, demonstrations organised by socialist groups to demand female equality | 23 February |
General strike begins | 25 February |
Desertion of Petrograd garrison | 26 February |
Breakaway members of the Duma formed a Provisional Committee after they are told to dissolve by Nicholas II. | 27 February |
Nicholas II is prevented from returning to Petrograd | 28 February |
P.C. declared itself a P.G. Tsar signed abdication decree | 2 March |
P.G. Declared that a revolution had taken place | 3 March |
Tsar’s abdication publicly proclaimed | 4 March |
Provisional Government claimed authority | February 28 |
Petrograd soviet issued Soviet Order Number 1 | March 1 |
Bolsheviks began to return to Petrograd | March 12 |
Lenin returns to Petrograd | April 3 |
Lenin issued his April Theses | April 4 |
Failure of the Bolshevik ‘July Days’ Uprising | July 3-4 |
Kerensky became Prime Minister | July 8 |
Kornilov’s abortive march on Petrograd | September 1 |
Bolsheviks gained a majority in the Petrograd soviet | September 25 |
Petrograd soviet set up Military Revolutionary Committee | October 9 |
Bolsheviks rose against Kerensky’s government | October 23 |
Bolsheviks took control of Petrograd | October 24-5 |
Kerensky fled from Petrograd | October 25-6 |
Bolsheviks established Sovnarkom, with Lenin as the chairman | October 26 |
Lenin informed the Congress of Soviets that the Bolsheviks had taken power in their name | October 27 |