The Provisional Government

The Provisional Government

This course explores the establishment, challenges, and eventual collapse of the Provisional Government in Russia between February and October 1917. It examines its complex relationship with the Petrograd Soviet, the critical role of Alexander Kerensky, and the significant events that undermined its authority, including the disastrous June Offensive and the Kornilov Revolt. Understanding this period is crucial for comprehending the Bolshevik rise to power.