Constitution of Russia
Duma & Soviet representitives reach agreement on the basis of an 8 point program
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Dual Power
The Provisional Government shares authority with the Petrograd Soviet.
Dual Power
His government must share authority with the Petrograd Soviet.
Formation of Provisional Government
Lvov becomes minister-chairman of the Provisional Government formed after negotiations between Duma leaders and Soviet representatives.
Government
A Provisional Government is formed
Negotiations
Duma & Soviet representitives reach agreement on the basis of an 8 point program
Petrograd Command
Is appointed commander of the Petrograd Military District.
Provisional Government
A Provisional Government is formed
Arrest of Nicholas II
The Soviet supports pressure for the former emperor's arrest.
Exile of Joseph Stalin
Stalin, with a group of exiles, leaves Achinsk for Petrograd
February Revolution
Petrograd revolutionary authorities press for the former tsar's detention.
House
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
House
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
Provisional Government
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
Provisional Government
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
Refusal of Russian Crown
Grand Duke Michael declines to accept the crown without approval from a future constituent assembly, ending Romanov rule.
Abdication
Issues his abdication manifesto
Abdication
Nicholas abdication manifesto is made public
House
Michaels renunciation of the throne is made public
Manifesto
Nicholas abdication manifesto is made public
Police Department
The Police Department is abolished
Dismissal
The Provisional Government dismisses all governors & their deputies
Pravda
Pravda resumes printing & Molotov is appointed to the editorial board
Pravda
Pravda resumes printing & Molotov is appointed to the editorial board
Provisional Government
The Provisional Government dismisses all governors & their deputies
Arrest of Empress
Carries out orders connected with custody of the imperial family.
Arrest of Imperial Family
Carries out orders connected with custody of the imperial family.
Arrest of Nicholas II
Bids farewell to his army officers & departs for Tsarskoye Selo under arrest
Arrest of Nicholas II
Bids farewell to his Army Officers & heads for Tsarskoye Selo
House Arrest of Nicholas II
Nicholas II and his family are placed under guard at the Alexander Palace after the abdication.
Provisional Government
The USA recognizes the Provisional Government
Recognition of the Provisional Government
The USA recognizes the Provisional Government
Chairman
Factory and military delegates elect Chkheidze chairman of the Soviet.
Chairman
Workers and soldiers choose Chkheidze to lead the Petrograd Soviet.
Election
Is elected vice chairman of the Petrograd Soviet.
Exile of Joseph Stalin
Released by the February Revolution from exile in Turukhansk, arrives in Petrograd
Petrograd Soviet
Represents Menshevik influence in the Petrograd Soviet.
Petrograd Soviet
Is elected vice chairman while joining the revolutionary leadership.
Return from Siberia
Returns from exile and influences Bolshevik policy in Petrograd.
Return from Siberia
Returns to Petrograd and works on Pravda.
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