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The Russian Provisional Government was formed in Petrograd after the deterioration of the Russian Empire and the abdication of the Tsars. When the authority of the tsar's government began to fail in March 1917, two rival institutions, the Duma and the Petrograd Soviet, competed for governmental power. As a compromise, a provisional government was formed that was to lead the country to elections for a constituent assembly. When Tsar Nicholas II abdicated on March 15 and his brother, Grand Duke Michael refused the throne the next day, the provisional government formally ruled Russia, but its power was effectively limited by the growing authority of the Petrograd Soviet .
The provisional government succeeded in organising the elections, but failed to end Russia's involvement in World War I, thereby weakening its popularity among Russia's war-weary people. It was led first by Prince Georgy Yevgenyevich Lvov and then by Aleksandr Kerensky. The government was abolished by the Bolsheviks in the October stage of Russian Revolution.
1 Minister-chairmen of the Provisional Government
- Prince Georgy Yevgenyevich Lvov ( March 23March 23 is the 82nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (83rd in Leap years). There are 283 days remaining. Events 752 Stephen II becomes Pope. 1568 Peace of Longjumeau ends the Second War of Religion in France. Again Catherine de Medici and Charle - July 21July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. Events 1298 Battle of Falkirk (1298): England's Edward Longshank defeats William Wallace's Scottish rebels 1568 Battle of Jemmingen: Fernando Al)
- Aleksandr Kerensky ( July 21July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. Events 1298 Battle of Falkirk (1298): England's Edward Longshank defeats William Wallace's Scottish rebels 1568 Battle of Jemmingen: Fernando Al - November 8November 8 is the 312nd day of the year (313rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. Events 1519 Hernan Cortes enters Tenochtitlan and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great pomp as would befit a returning god. 1520 Stoc)
1 See also
- List of leaders of RussiaRulers of Kievan Rus List of Russian rulers (1533-1917) List of Chairmen of the Provisional Government (1917) List of leaders of the Soviet Union (1917-1991) List of Presidents of Russia (1991- ) Russian leaders Russia, Leaders.
World War I
