February Revolution
The first of the two revolutions of 1917. Strikes and demonstrations in Petrograd led to Tsar Nicholas II's abdication on 15 March and the transfer of power to the Russian Provisional Government headed by Alexander Kerensky.
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Nicholas II of Russia
Tsar of Russia, Abdicated 15 March 1917
Alexander Kerensky
Minister of the Provisional Government