📅 31 July 1917
General Lavr Kornilov was appointed commander-in-chief and became the focus of demands for stronger military authority. The source date is 18 July 1917 Old Style.
📅 25 August 1917
Kerensky convened political, military and business representatives in an attempt to display national unity and stabilize the government. The source date is 12 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 27 August 1917
At the State Conference, Kornilov warned of military collapse and advocated exceptional authority to restore discipline. The source date is 14 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 1 September 1917
The commander sought authority to deploy loyal forces near the capital during the struggle over military and political power. The source date is 19 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 3 September 1917
The Russian army retreated from Riga, deepening the government crisis and strengthening demands for authoritarian military measures. The source date is 21 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 4 September 1917
Kerensky sought military forces to impose order in the capital, but relations with Kornilov rapidly broke down. The source date is 22 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 8 September 1917
Liberal ministers withdrew during the confrontation between Kerensky and Kornilov, waiting to see which force would prevail. The source date is 26 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 9 September 1917
Kerensky ordered Kornilov to relinquish command after concluding that the general threatened the Provisional Government. The source date is 27 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 9 September 1917
Kornilov rejected dismissal and advanced cavalry units toward the capital in what became known as the Kornilov Affair. The source date is 27 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 10 September 1917
Railway employees delayed, redirected and stopped military trains heading toward Petrograd. The source date is 28 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 10 September 1917
Workers and socialist organizers fraternized with advancing troops, undermining the attempted military takeover. The source date is 28 August 1917 Old Style.
📅 13 September 1917
The advancing forces disintegrated without a major battle after railway obstruction, agitation and mass mobilization. The source date is 31 August 1917 Old Style.
