Brusilov Offensive
The Russians defeat the Austrians but the Germans again come to their rescue
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1917 in Russia — Page 10
Explore 1,052 historical events and records for Russia in 1917.
Historical records for Russia in 1917
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July
July Days
Defends the military offensive that helps provoke unrest in Petrograd.
July Days
Criticises the Provisional Government as war weariness intensifies.
Kerensky Offensive
Supports the offensive with attacks near Brzezany.
Kerensky Offensive
Orders the Southwestern Front to begin the main attack.
Kerensky Offensive
The failed offensive undermines Soviet confidence in the government.
Kerensky Offensive
Addresses troops as the artillery preparation begins.
Kerensky Offensive
Launches the Russian summer offensive against the Central Powers.
Kerensky Offensive
Leads the Eighth Army during the Russian summer offensive.
Kerensky Offensive
His army attacks Austro-German positions near Zborov.
July Days
Supports caution as unrest grows among soldiers and workers.
July Days
Faces a coalition crisis before the July Days demonstrations begin.
July Days
Warns radicals that an isolated uprising would be dangerous.
July Days
Works with Lenin and Kamenev as Bolsheviks debate tactics.
Kerensky Offensive
Receives early reports of Russian advances in Galicia.
Kerensky Offensive
Presents the initial advance as proof that revolutionary Russia can fight.
Arrest of Leon Trotsky
Workers and soldiers in Petrograd demand the Soviet takes power, sporadic fighting results and the Soviet restores order with troops brought back from the front, Trotsky is arrested & Lenin goes into hiding
July Days
Encourages soldiers and workers to take immediate action.
July Days
Supports Bolshevik agitation as unrest spreads beyond Petrograd.
July Days
Is targeted by angry demonstrators demanding Soviet power.
July Days
Chkheidze attempts to prevent the Soviet from supporting armed revolt.
July Days
Refuses to let the Soviet endorse premature insurrection.
July Days
Seeks to keep the Petrograd Soviet from endorsing armed revolt.
July Days
Encourages radical workers and soldiers demanding Soviet power.
July Days
Works with military activists as unrest spreads among soldiers.
July Days
Speaks to radical crowds during the unrest.
July Days
Works in the Military Organisation as soldiers press for action.
July Days
Helps direct the Bolshevik Military Organisation before the demonstrations.
July Days
The Military Organisation helps mobilise armed demonstrators.
July Days
Helps mobilise Kronstadt sailors for the Petrograd demonstrations.
July Days
Agitates among sailors preparing to move on Petrograd.
July Days
Helps manage Bolshevik press and party activity during the crisis.
July Days
Supports party organisation as the demonstrations develop.
July Days
Argues that the Soviet should resist pressure to seize power.
Provisional Government
The July Days refer to events that take place in Petrograd, Russia, between 3 July and 7 July (Julian calendar) (16 July 20 July, Gregorian calendar), when soldiers and industrial workers engage in spontaneous demonstrations against the Russian Provisional Government
July Days
Is rescued from hostile sailors by Trotsky.
July Days
Is confronted by angry demonstrators at the Tauride Palace.
July Days
Presides as the Soviet refuses to take power.
July Days
Supports efforts to restore military order during the crisis.
July Days
Calls for restraint inside the Bolshevik leadership.
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