Question

Main events of February Revolution:

Answer 1

• In February 1917, there was a shortage of food items in workers quarters.
• On February 22, a lockout took place at a factory on the right bank. The workers in fifty factories called a strike and women played a very critical role in these strikes. This day went on to be named as International Women’s Day.
• On February 25, the government suspended the Duma.
• On February 27, Police headquarters were ransacked, people were demonstrating and raising slogans about bread, wages, better hours and democracy.
• Petrograd Soviet was formed.
• Tsar abdicated on March 2, Monarchy was formed in Feb 1917.
• Soviet leaders and Duma leaders formed a Provisional Government to run the country.

Answer 2

Answer:

February Revolution:

22nd February: Factory lockout on the right bank took place.

25th February: Duma was dissolved.

27th February: Police Headquarters ransacked. Regiments support the workers. ...

2nd March: The Tsar abdicated his power. The Soviet and Duma leaders formed a Provisional Government for Russia.