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February Revolution
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The Provisional Government
Formed by liberal members of the Duma, the Provisional Government initially sought to continue the war effort while promising major constitutional reforms, including elections for a Constituent Assembly. Led initially by Prince Georgy Lvov and later by Alexander Kerensky, this body represented the moderate bourgeoisie and intelligentsia.
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Russian Revolution
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The Interregnum and the Rise of the Bolsheviks
The period between February and October was marked by increasing political radicalization. The Provisional Government, led subsequently by Alexander Kerensky, failed to consolidate authority. Returning from exile, Vladimir Lenin issued his April Theses, calling for "All Power to the Soviets" and immediate peace, bread, and land.
The Bolshevik platform resonated powerfully with the masses, especially as the war dragged on and economic instability worsened. A brief, poorly organized…