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1917 in Russia — Page 17
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September
Kornilov Affair
Tries to stabilise political authority after the Kornilov confrontation exposes deep divisions within revolutionary Russia.
Release after Kornilov
Is released as Bolsheviks gain prestige after the crisis.
Bolshevik Recovery
Bolshevik recovery inside Soviets strengthens his position.
Bykhov Officers
Is imprisoned alongside Denikin and other senior officers.
Bolshevik Majority
Bolsheviks win major influence in the Petrograd Soviet.
Bolshevik Majority
Kamenev supports increasing Bolshevik influence in the Petrograd Soviet.
Kornilov Affair
Kerensky denounces Kornilov's advance toward Petrograd as a military revolt.
Kornilov Affair
Kerensky dismisses Kornilov and assumes emergency authority during the crisis.
Kornilov Affair Aftermath
Becomes a symbol for anti-Bolshevik military circles.
Coup
Writes to the Central Committee saying that the time is ripe for the seizure of power
Resignation of Mikhail Vasilevich Alexeiev
Resigns as Commander in Chief after 12 days after being recalled
Resignation of Mikhail Vasilevich Alexeiev
Resigns as Commander in Chief after 12 days after being recalled
All Power to the Soviets
Revives the slogan "all power to the Soviets"
Coup
Revives the slogan "all power to the Soviets"
Democratic Conference
Avksentiev presides over the Democratic Conference convened to determine the political basis of a new government.
Democratic Conference
Seeks broader socialist support through the Democratic Conference.
Directory Government
Heads a temporary directory after the coalition breaks down.
Bykhov Detention
Detention at Bykhov preserves future White commanders.
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Coup
Writes to the Central Committee a for a 2nd time urging it to seize power. Does not receive a reply from the Central Comm & threatens to resign
All Power to the Soviets
Stalins article "All Power to the Soviets!" appears in Rabochy Put, No. 13
Rabochy i Soldat
Stalins article "All Power to the Soviets!" appears in Rabochy Put, No. 13
Army Discipline Debate
His programme remains associated with demands for military discipline.
Bolshevik Party
The Party Central Committee approves the list of Bolshevik candidates to the Constituent Assembly, which includes Lenin and Stalin
Election
The Party Central Committee approves the list of Bolshevik candidates to the Constituent Assembly, which includes Lenin and Stalin
Bolshevik Soviet Strategy
Works within the party as Trotsky leads the Soviet.
Bolshevik Soviet Strategy
Supports Bolshevik efforts to dominate Soviet politics.
Chairman of Petrograd Soviet
Is elected chairman after the Bolshevik majority grows.
Chairman of Petrograd Soviet
Is elected chairman of the Petrograd Soviet.
Chairman of Petrograd Soviet
Replaces moderate leadership as Bolshevik strength grows.
Petrograd Soviet Leadership
Trotsky strengthens Bolshevik influence within the Petrograd Soviet before the October uprising.
Bolshevik Soviet Organisation
Builds party organisation linked to Soviet power.
Insurrection Letters
Urges Bolsheviks to prepare seizure of power through Soviet organs.
Bolshevik Majority
Faces a Bolshevik majority in the Petrograd Soviet.
Bolshevik Majority
The Bolsheviks win control of the Petrograd Soviet.
Bolshevik Majority
Lenin's party benefits as the Petrograd Soviet moves leftward.
Bolshevik Majority
The Bolsheviks win control of the Petrograd Soviet.
Bolshevik Majority
The Bolsheviks win majority influence within the Petrograd Soviet.
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