The February Revolution's Aftermath

After the February Revolution in 1917, Russia experienced a significant political shift as the czarist regime collapsed and was replaced by a liberal leadership that struggled for legitimacy. The constitutional democrats, despite their initial hopes, found themselves in a weak position without active support from the populace and faced a tidal wave of demands for change from socialist groups. Popular organizations emerged, creating pressure on the liberal factions, and the socialists, eager to maintain influence, pushed for a coalition government. Ultimately, the liberal government’s insistence on continuing the war led to its rapid collapse, paving the way for a rise in revolutionary sentiments among both workers and soldiers that would favor more radical socialist factions over the moderates.