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Growing unrest in Petrograd
Due to growing unrest in Petrograd, Bolsheviks begin to win support in factories, army units, and among workers' councils -
Publication of the April Thesis
Lenin published the April Theses, demanding 'All Power to the Soviets', immediate peace, land to the peasants and nationalization of banks. -
Lenin's return
Lenin returns to Petrograd from exile, energizing the Bolshevik movement and challenging moderate socialists and the Proviional Government -
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Dual power intensifies
Soviets and the Provisional Government both claim authority. Bolshevik agitation continues to grow, especially in Petrograd. -
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First ARCS meeting
First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets in Petrograd, Bolsheviks are still a minority but gain influence through speeches and agitation -
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June Offensive
The June Offensive (Kerensky Offensive) launched by the Provisional Government against Austro-German forces, it fails disastrously demoralizing troops and the public -
Mass desertions
Mass desertions from the army increase, economic crisis worsens, food shortages in cities -
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July Days uprising
Spontaneous armed demonstrations by workers and soldiers in Petrograd. Bolsheviks are implicated, but leadership is divided. Kerensky cracks down, arrests Bolsheviks and Lenin flees to Finland -
Kerensky appointment
Kerensky becomes the Prime Minister of the Provisional Government, replacing Prince Lvov -
Bolshevik arrests
Bolshevik leaders, including Trotstky, are arrested, party is temporartily weakened, but continues underground agitation. -
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Moscow State Conference
Kerensky attempt to rally support for the Provisional Government, but is met with skepticism and protest -
Russia proclaimed as republic
The Provisional Government proclaims Russia as a republic, but its authority is fatally weakened -
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Kornilov Affair
General Kornilov attempts a coup, marching troops toward Petrograd to 'restore order'. Kerensky arms the Petrograd Soviet including Bolsheviks to defend the city -
Kornilov's coup failure
Kornilov's coup fails and he is arrested. Bolsheviks gain prestige for their role in defending Petrograd and many are released from prison