Pyotr Nikolayevich Krasnov Biography

Krasnov gathers Cossack forces south of Petrograd after agreeing to support Kerensky's attempt to challenge Bolshevik power.

Krasnov's Cossack detachment advances toward Gatchina during the unsuccessful attempt to restore the Provisional Government.

Krasnov leads Cossack troops supporting Kerensky in an attempt to retake Petrograd from the Bolsheviks.

Krasnov's forces encounter Soviet defenders at Pulkovo during the fighting outside Petrograd.

Krasnov cooperates with other anti-Bolshevik forces during the struggle against Soviet rule.

Krasnov expands military organisation among Cossack communities resisting Soviet control.

Krasnov commands anti-Bolshevik Cossack forces during the opening stages of the civil conflict.

Krasnov becomes a leading figure among Don Cossacks opposing Bolshevik authority after returning to the region.

Krasnov establishes a Cossack administration in the Don region opposed to the Bolshevik government.

Krasnov organises military forces among the Don Cossacks during the early Russian Civil War.

Krasnov maintains military authority over the Don Cossack region during the civil war.

Krasnov's position weakens as Bolshevik forces gain ground in the Don region.

Krasnov leaves the Don after the collapse of his military position against Bolshevik forces.