Duma
The Duma opens in the halls of Taurida, Petrograd
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
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Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky through 291 dated historical records for Russia.
Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1917–1917Years on this page
1917
Duma Committee
Kerensky works with members of the Duma as a temporary political authority emerges during the collapse of the imperial government.
Role range: 1912-1917
February Revolution
Kerensky becomes an active revolutionary figure as demonstrations and military mutiny destroy imperial authority in Petrograd.
Role range: 1912-1917
Petrograd Soviet
Kerensky uses his standing as a socialist Duma deputy to establish links with the newly forming Petrograd Soviet of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies.
Role range: 1912-1917
February Revolution
Supports the Duma committee as the monarchy collapses.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1912-1917
February Revolution Leadership
Plays a leading role during the February Revolution, helping establish the revolutionary authorities that replace the Romanov monarchy.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Petrograd Soviet Role
Kerensky connects the Duma committee with the newly formed Petrograd Soviet.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Petrograd Soviet
Bridges the Duma committee and the new Soviet leadership.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Dual Power
The Provisional Government shares authority with the Petrograd Soviet.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Vice Chairman
Becomes vice chairman of the Petrograd Soviet.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Election
Is elected vice chairman of the Petrograd Soviet.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Petrograd Soviet
Is elected vice chairman while joining the revolutionary leadership.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1917-1917
Dual Power
Joins the government while retaining links with the Soviet.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Amnesty
Supports amnesty for political prisoners after February.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Death Penalty Abolished
Supports abolition of the death penalty after the revolution.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Legal Reform
Backs reforms intended to democratise courts and prisons.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Transition from Trudovik Politics
Kerensky's Trudovik parliamentary career gives way to senior revolutionary office as he enters the new political order created after the fall of the monarchy.
Role range: 1912-1917
Milyukov Note Debate
Kerensky opposes interpretations of Milyukov's note that suggest Russia will continue an expansionist war policy.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
April Crisis Demonstrations
Kerensky faces mass demonstrations in Petrograd after publication of Milyukov's war aims statement.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Milyukov Crisis
Kerensky survives the political crisis caused by Milyukov's war aims note and supports a compromise between the Provisional Government and the Petrograd Soviet.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Milyukov Crisis
Survives the crisis caused by Milyukov’s war aims note.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
April Days
Appeals for order as demonstrations challenge the government and Soviet leaders
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
April Days
Appeals for order as demonstrations challenge the government.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Coalition Government Talks
Kerensky supports negotiations to bring socialist representatives into the Provisional Government after the April crisis.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Milyukov Resignation
Kerensky remains in government after Milyukov resigns following the April political crisis.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
First Coalition Government
Kerensky helps form the first coalition government including socialist and liberal ministers.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Coalition Government
Becomes war minister in the new coalition.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Minister of War
Becomes Minister of War and Navy in the coalition government.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Kerensky Offensive
Becomes Minister of War and Navy before pressing for a renewed offensive.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Army Morale Tour
Tours the front to rally soldiers behind the offensive.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Kerensky Offensive
Tours the front to rally soldiers for the coming offensive.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
July Days
Defends the military offensive that helps provoke unrest in Petrograd.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Kerensky Offensive
The failed offensive undermines Soviet confidence in the government.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Kerensky Offensive
Addresses troops as the artillery preparation begins.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Kerensky Offensive
Launches the Russian summer offensive against the Central Powers.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Kerensky Offensive
Presents the initial advance as proof that revolutionary Russia can fight.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
July Days
Seeks loyal troops to restore order in Petrograd.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
July Days
Supports repression after loyal troops regain the streets.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
July Days
Uses the crisis to strengthen his political authority.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Records, sources and methodology
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