The Kornilov Coup Flashcards
(13 cards)
What was the role of General Kornilov after the July Days?
- Commander in chief of Russian military
- To restore discipline in army
Reinstated the death penalty to ensure soldiers followed orders
Why was Kornilov suspicious of Bolsheviks?
He believed the threat they posed must be removed before Russia could lead a successful offensive
Bolshevik Response to Kornilov’s appointment
- Bolsheviks boycotted Moscow state conference and organised a strike in protest
SR and Menshevik response to Kornilov
Disagreed with his measures
Right wing response to Kornilov’s appointment
They were pleased with his appointment due to fear the Prov Gov was not doing enough to protect interests
Moderate Kadet’s and Milyukov’s reaction to Kornilovs appointment
Viewed a right-wing coup preferable to a socialist gov
What did Kornilov order on August 26th?
He ordered six regiments of soldiers to march on Petrograd to crush the Petrograd Soviet
Why did Kornilov order a march on Petrograd?
To establish military dictatorship
What was Keresnky’s reaction to the march on Petrograd?
He panics as he no longer supports Kornilovs actions and orders him to halt his advance on Petrograd, Kornilov ignores this
What did Kerensky do in reaction to Kornilov ignoring orders to halt the march?
He released all of the Bolshevik prisoners and provided them with weapons to defend Petrograd
What were the released Bolshevik prisoners who fought named?
They were named The Red Guard
Who did the Red Guard mainly comprise of?
Factory Workers
