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1917 in Russia — Page 11

Explore 1,052 historical events and records for Russia in 1917.

Historical records for Russia in 1917

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July

July Days

Kerensky, Alexander Fedorovich · Petrograd · Minister of War · Government / Russian Provisional Government

Seeks loyal troops to restore order in Petrograd.

July Days

Kollontai, Alexandra Mikhailovna · Petrograd · Bolshevik Activist · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Addresses crowds demanding that the Soviet take power.

July Days

Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Tries to assess whether the movement is premature.

July Days

Lunacharsky, Anatoly Vasilyevich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Orator · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Speaks to workers and soldiers during the crisis.

July Days

Lvov, Georgy · Petrograd · Prime Minister of Russia · Government / Russian Provisional Government

Struggles to maintain authority as the coalition government weakens.

July Days

Nevsky, Vladimir Ivanovich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Organiser · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Maintains contact with armed soldier units.

July Days

Podvoisky, Nikolai Ilyich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Organiser · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Helps coordinate demonstrators moving through Petrograd.

July Days

Polovtsov, Pyotr Alexandrovich · Petrograd · Military Commander · Government / Russian Provisional Government

Commands loyal troops used against the demonstrations.

July Days

Raskolnikov, Fyodor Fyodorovich · Petrograd · Kronstadt Bolshevik · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Leads Kronstadt sailors into Petrograd.

July Days

Roshal, Semyon Grigoryevich · Petrograd · Kronstadt Bolshevik · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Acts among the radical sailors during the demonstrations.

July Days

Stalin, Joseph Vissarionovich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Works to keep party communications functioning during the unrest.

July Days

Sverdlov, Yakov Mikhailovich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Helps maintain party discipline during the street actions.

July Days

Trotsky, Leon · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Protects Chernov from hostile sailors during the crisis.

July Days

Trotsky, Leon · Petrograd · Revolutionary Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Intervenes to protect Chernov from enraged demonstrators.

July Days

Trotsky, Leon · Petrograd · Revolutionary Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Urges demonstrators not to provoke isolated confrontation.

July Days

Tsereteli, Irakli · Petrograd · Menshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Supports bringing loyal troops to restore order.

July Days

Tsereteli, Irakli · Petrograd · Soviet Minister · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Supports bringing loyal troops into the capital.

July Days

Zinoviev, Grigory Yevseyevich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Supports attempts to prevent an uncontrolled armed uprising.

July Days

Chernov, Viktor Mikhailovich · Petrograd · Socialist Revolutionary Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Supports the Soviet line against armed demonstrations.

July Days

Chheidze, Nikolay Semyonovich · Petrograd · Soviet Chairman · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Backs restoration of order under Soviet authority.

July Days

Kerensky, Alexander Fedorovich · Petrograd · Minister of War · Government / Russian Provisional Government

Supports repression after loyal troops regain the streets.

July Days

Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Faces accusations that Bolsheviks are serving German interests.

July Days

Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

The failed demonstrations force Bolshevik leaders onto the defensive.

July Days

Lvov, Georgy · Petrograd · Prime Minister of Russia · Government / Russian Provisional Government

The crisis weakens his government and accelerates his resignation.

July Days

Milyukov, Pavel Nikolayevich · Petrograd · Kadets Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Kadet pressure contributes to the government crisis around the July Days.

July Days

Nekrasov, Nikolai Vissarionovich · Petrograd · Minister · Government / Russian Provisional Government

Works within the Provisional Government during the crisis.

July Days

Nevsky, Vladimir Ivanovich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Organiser · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Faces government accusations against Bolshevik military activists.

July Days

Podvoisky, Nikolai Ilyich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Organiser · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Comes under pressure as the Military Organisation is blamed for the unrest.

July Days

Raskolnikov, Fyodor Fyodorovich · Petrograd · Kronstadt Bolshevik · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Kronstadt sailors are blamed for armed pressure on the Soviet.

July Days

Tereshchenko, Mikhail Ivanovich · Petrograd · Foreign Minister · Government / Russian Provisional Government

Supports the government response against Bolshevik influence.

July Days

Trotsky, Leon · Petrograd · Revolutionary Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Defends the movement while opposing reckless confrontation.

July Days

Tsereteli, Irakli · Petrograd · Soviet Minister · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Supports punitive measures against armed demonstrators.

July Days

Kamenev, Lev Borisovich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Is exposed to arrest as the government moves against Bolsheviks.

July Days

Kerensky, Alexander Fedorovich · Petrograd · Minister of War · Government / Russian Provisional Government

Uses the crisis to strengthen his political authority.

July Days

Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Avoids arrest as attacks on Bolshevik offices intensify.

July Days

Lunacharsky, Anatoly Vasilyevich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Orator · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Is among Bolshevik figures threatened by repression.

July Days

Stalin, Joseph Vissarionovich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Helps arrange Lenin's movement to safety.

July Days

Sverdlov, Yakov Mikhailovich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Works to preserve the party organisation after the crackdown.

July Days

Trotsky, Leon · Petrograd · Revolutionary Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Remains in Petrograd as arrests of Bolsheviks begin.

July Days

Zinoviev, Grigory Yevseyevich · Petrograd · Bolshevik Leader · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Goes into hiding with Lenin after government pressure increases.

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