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Why were there two revolutions in 1917?
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Carla Searle Why were there two revolutions in 1917? The revolution during February 1917 was instigated the Tsar's loss of military support and the failure of the First World War. Also, the growing protests on the streets of Petrograd, fuelled by the demands of Russian women who joined the strikes on International Women's Day (February 23rd) played a part in the downfall of the Tsar. The February revolution lasted from the 18th of February to the 14th of March and it was during this period that Russia saw the greatest political changes for generations. It is however, also important to ascertain the reasons why, having put an end to an unpopular autocratic system, there was another revolution several months later. The key events of the February revolution were the large-scale strikes initiated by employees at Putilov steel works from the 18th of February onwards. As well as this, by the 26th of February,...
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