Kornilov sends troops toward Petrograd

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.

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.

Soviets, trade unions, Red Guards and Bolshevik activists mobilized to defend Petrograd against the military advance. The source date is 27 August 1917 Old Style.

Railway employees delayed, redirected and stopped military trains heading toward Petrograd. The source date is 28 August 1917 Old Style.

Workers and socialist organizers fraternized with advancing troops, undermining the attempted military takeover. The source date is 28 August 1917 Old Style.

The advancing forces disintegrated without a major battle after railway obstruction, agitation and mass mobilization. The source date is 31 August 1917 Old Style.

Kerensky’s government formally declared the Russian Republic after the defeat of Kornilov. The source date is 1 September 1917 Old Style.