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February Revolution, (March 8–12 [Feb. 24–28, old style], 1917), the first stage of the Russian Revolution of 1917, in which the monarchy was overthrown and replaced by the Provisional Government. This government, intended as an interim stage in the creation of a permanent democratic-parliamentary.
The February Revolution (Russian: Февральская революция), known in Soviet historiography as the February Bourgeois Democratic Revolution and sometimes as the March Revolution, was the first of two revolutions which took place in Russia in 1917.
- 8–16 March 1917 [O.S. 23 Feb. – 3 Mar.]
When: 22 February – 3 March Julian calendar (8 – 16 March 1917 Gregorian calendar – adopted by Russia in 1918). Part of: Took place during the First World War. Result: Abdication of the Tsar and the end of nearly 500 years of autocratic rule in Russia. Provisional Government established and reforms introduced.
Nov 24, 2009 · 1917. February Revolution begins, leading to the end of czarist rule in Russia. This Day In History: 03/08/1917 - February Revolution Begins. In Russia, the February Revolution (known...
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Feb 28, 2015 · The February Revolution, also known as the February Bourgeois Democratic Revolution, was a series of events that took place in Russia in 1917, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the Romanov dynasty and the establishment of a provisional government.
1. The February Revolution began as a public strike about food and fuel shortages in the Russian capital Petrograd. 2. War and domestic mismanagement had caused the transport system to fail, reducing the movement of food especially. 3. In late February food protests in Petrograd became a popular revolution, prompting the tsar to dissolve the ...
