German forces occupy Riga

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.

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.

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.

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.

The decision favoured major landowners and provoked opposition from Soviet representatives during a worsening food crisis. The source date is 26 August 1917 Old Style.

Kerensky ordered Kornilov to relinquish command after concluding that the general threatened the Provisional Government. The source date is 27 August 1917 Old Style.

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.