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All-Russian Central Executive Committee

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Russian Revolution of 1917 📍 Russia

All-Russian Central Executive Committee

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Organization Timeline

Sverdlov becomes chair of the Soviet executive

📅 16 November 1917

Yakov Sverdlov replaced Lev Kamenev as head of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee during disputes over government composition. The source date is 3 November 1917 Old Style.

Class estates and civil ranks are abolished

📅 23 November 1917

The Soviet government eliminated legal designations such as noble, merchant and peasant, declaring a common civic status. The source date is 10 November 1917 Old Style.