State emblem of the Russian Provisional Government

The Russian Provisional Government was formed in Petrograd after the deterioration of the Russian Empire and the tsar's abdication. Image File history File links ProvisionalGovt. ... Image File history File links ProvisionalGovt. ... A provisional government is an emergency or interim government set up when a political void has been created by the collapse of a previous administration or regime. ... Saint Petersburg (Russian: Санкт-Петербу́рг, English transliteration: Sankt-Peterburg), colloquially known as Питер (transliterated Piter), formerly known as Leningrad (Ленингра́д, 1924–1991) and... Anthem God Save the Tsar! The Russian Empire in 1914 Capital Saint Petersburg Language(s) Russian Government Monarchy Emperor  - 1721-1725 Peter the Great (first)  - 1894-1917 Nicholas II (last) History  - Established 22 October, 1721  - February Revolution 2 March, 1917 Area  - 1897 22,400,000 km2 8,648,688 sq... Tsar (Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian цар, Russian  , Croatian car, in scientific transliteration respectively car and car ), occasionally spelled Czar or Tzar and sometimes Csar or Zar in English, is a Slavonic term designating certain monarchs. ... Look up abdication in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

When the authority of the tsar's government began disintegrating after the February Revolution of 1917, two rival institutions, the Duma and the Petrograd Soviet, competed for power. Tsar Nicholas II abdicated on March 15 and his brother, Grand Duke Michael, refused the throne the next day. The Grand Duke wanted the provisional government to rule until the Constituent Assembly determined the form of government in Russia. The provisional government was to provide elections to the Assembly, but its power was effectively limited by the Petrograd Soviet's growing authority. Although at first the Soviet gave support to the Provisional Government, this gradually eroded. Since the Soviet controlled the army, factories and railways and had the support of the workers, this became a period of dual authority. This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with State Duma. ... An assembly of the Petrograd Soviet, 1917 The Petrograd Soviet, or the Petrograd Soviet of Workers and Soldiers Deputies, was the council set up in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg, Russia) in March 1917 as the representative body of the citys workers. ... Nicholas II of Russia (18 May [O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July [O.S. 4 July] 1918) (Russian: , Nikolay II) was the last Emperor of Russia, King of Poland,[1] and Grand Duke of Finland. ... March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (75th in leap years). ... Grand Duke Michael of Russia, Mikhail Alexandrovich Romanov (Russian: Михаил Александрович Романов), sometimes called Emperor Michael II (November 22, 1878 (O.S.) - about June 12, 1918) was... The Russian Constituent Assembly (Всероссийское Учредительное Собрание, Vserossiyskoye Uchreditelnoye Sobranie) was a democratically elected constitutional body convened in Russia after the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II. It met for 13 hours, 4 p. ... An assembly of the Petrograd Soviet, 1917 The Petrograd Soviet, or the Petrograd Soviet of Workers and Soldiers Deputies, was the council set up in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg, Russia) in March 1917 as the representative body of the citys workers. ...

The Provisional Government was led first by Prince Georgy L'vov and then by Alexander Kerensky. It succeeded in organizing the elections, but failed to end Russia's involvement in World War I, thereby weakening its popularity among Russia's war-weary people. In fact, it even launched an offensive against the German and Austro-Hungarian army in July 1917. This Kerensky Offensive, as it was called, was a failure which further eroded support for the government. The government was reluctant to make decisive policy decisions, precisely because it was supposed to be provisional. This weakness led to a challenge from the right in the form of the Kornilov Affair, and then from the left, which organized the October Revolution, transferring power to the Soviets controlled by Bolsheviks. Bolsheviks replaced the government with their own. Until the Russian Constituent Assembly was disbanded, the Bolshevik government was called "provisional". Georgy Yevgenyevich Lvov Knyaz (Prince) Georgy Yevgenyevich Lvov (Russian: Георгий Евгеньевич Львов; November 2, 1861 – March 7, 1925) was a Russian statesman and the first post-imperial prime minister of Russia, from March 23 to July 7, 1917. ... Alexander Kerensky This article is about the Russian politician. ... The elections to the Russian Constituent Assembly that were organised as a result of events in the Russian Revolution in 1917 were held on November 25, 1917 (although some districts had polling on alternate days). ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... Combatants Russia Germany, Austria-Hungary Commanders Aleksei Brusilov von Bothmer Strength XI, VII, VIII Armies South Army (A.H.-Germany) VII and III Army (Austria-Hungary) Casualties 400,000 ? The Kerensky Offensive (aka July Offensive or Galician Offensive) was the last Russian offensive in World War One. ... The Kornilov Affair was a confused struggle between General Lavr Kornilov and Aleksandr Kerensky in August/September, 1917, in between the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the October Revolution. ... For other uses, see October Revolution (disambiguation). ... Bolshevik Party Meeting. ... The Russian Constituent Assembly (Всероссийское Учредительное Собрание, Vserossiyskoye Uchreditelnoye Sobranie) was a democratically elected constitutional body convened in Russia after the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II. It met for 13 hours, 4 p. ...

Public Announcement of its Formation

Below is the text of the public announcement of the formation of the Provisional Government which was published in Izvestia the day after its formation.^[1] Modern Izvestia logo Old Izvestia logo. ...

Prime Ministers of the Provisional Government

• Prince Georgy Yevgenyevich L'vov (March 23–July 21)
• Alexander Kerensky (July 21–November 8)

Georgy Yevgenyevich Lvov Knyaz (Prince) Georgy Yevgenyevich Lvov (Russian: Георгий Евгеньевич Львов; November 2, 1861 – March 7, 1925) was a Russian statesman and the first post-imperial prime minister of Russia, from March 23 to July 7, 1917. ... March 23 is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... July 21 is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Alexander Kerensky This article is about the Russian politician. ... July 21 is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 53 days remaining. ...

See also

• List of leaders of Russia
• Alexey Vasilyevich Peshekhonov

Rulers of Kievan Rus List of Russian rulers (1533-1917) List of Chairmen of the Provisional Government (1917) List of leaders of the Soviet Union (1917-1991) List of Presidents of Russia (1991- ) Categories: | | ... Alexey Vasilyevich Peshekhonov (Алексей Васильевич Пешехонов) (February 2, 1867 (January 21 old style) – April 3, 1933) was a Russian economist, publicist, and statistician. ...

Reference

1. ^ http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/firstprovgovt.htm