Abdication of Tsar
-began with riots and strikes in Petrograd (first called st. petersburg)
-Feb (March) revolution ousted the Tsar
-Outcome is they get rid of the Tsar (the royal family) and replace with a provisional government
-Diarchy ensues
-began with riots and strikes in Petrograd (first called st. petersburg)
-Feb (March) revolution ousted the Tsar
-Outcome is they get rid of the Tsar (the royal family) and replace with a provisional government
-Diarchy ensues
Riots in Russia 1917
Summary
Many Russian citizens were unhappy with the lack of food given because all the money was going towards the war and weapons. This then lead to the abdication of Tsar, but instead a provisional government was instigated.
Quotes
"I am not yet ready to be Tsar. I know nothing of the business of ruling." - Tsar Nicholas
"There is no justice among men." -Tsar Nicholas
"There is no justice among men." -Tsar Nicholas