Soviet of Worker's Deputies virtually governs the capitol. Provisional Government formed by members of the old Duma and recognized by the Petrograd Soviet, now dominated by Mensheviks and Socialist Revolutionaries. An unwieldy and fragile power sharing agreement arises between the Provisional Government and the Soviet. Alexander Kerensky, a radical lawyer, deserts the Soviet to accept a post as Labor Minister in the Provisional Government. Provisional Government insists on fulfilling war commitments to Allies.
Inflation grows out of control in Petrograd.
Lenin returns in triumph to Petrograd from his exile in Switzerland. Lenin argues for ceasing cooperation with Provisional Government and immediate seizure of land and factories. First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets in Petrograd. Antigovernment riots in streets of Petrograd. Lenin attempts to convince demonstrators that an uprising is premature.