The Provisional Government
- Wanted to replace the tsar with a Provisional Government
- Petrograd Soviet and the Provisional government the two strong factions
- Provisional gov't led by Prince Lvov
- Replaced by Alexander Kerensky
Interesting Fact
After a popular uprising in Petrograd was suppressed (July, 1917), he resigned and a moderate Socialist government under Kerensky was organized. Lvov subsequently emigrated to Paris, where he died.
Quote
"The Russian people are suffering from economic fatigue and from disillusionment with the Allies! The world thinks the Russian Revolution is at an end. Do not be mistaken. The Russian Revolution is just beginning."
-Alexander Kerensky
-Alexander Kerensky
Subjunctive Question
What would have happened to Russia if the Tsar was not replaced by the provisional government?
Summary
Russia wanted to replace the tsar with a Provisional Government. Provisional government was led by Prince Lvov and later replaced by Alexander Kerensky.