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| | SparkNotes: The Russian Revolution (1917-1921): The Provisional Government, March-September 1917 |
 | | The Provisional Government (PG), constituted by Duma deputies despite Nicholas's dissolution decree in February and led by its only socialist minister, Alexander Kerensky (he was, specifically, a member of the Socialist Revolutionaries, or Peasant-Lovers), was then forced to lead Russia through a time of devastating war abroad and amazing social upheaval at home. |
 | | It would seem easy to understand why, then, history has judged the Provisional Government so harshly; however, historians must understand the context of historical events--any government in that same position was probably doomed to failure. |
 | | On March 8, 1917, Kerensky announced its Provisional Government Programme of democratic principles and political goals, envisioning a liberal democratic government on the Western model with proper guarantees for civil and political rights. |
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