Kornilov demands stronger military rule

Delegates met clandestinely while Lenin was in hiding and other party leaders faced arrest. The source date is 26 July 1917 Old Style.

The congress judged that repression had ended the possibility of a peaceful transition through the existing Soviet leadership. The source date is 26 July 1917 Old Style.

The Bolshevik congress adopted organizational principles combining internal debate with united action after decisions. The source date is 26 July 1917 Old Style.

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.

Hundreds of thousands stopped work, demonstrating working-class opposition to the conservative gathering. The source date is 12 August 1917 Old Style.

An overwhelming Soviet majority demanded abolition of capital punishment in the armed forces. The source date is 18 August 1917 Old Style.

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.

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.

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.

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.