During the Russian Revolution, the workers and soldiers of Petrograd staged armed demonstrations against the Provisional Government. They protested using the Bolshevik slogans. They also adopted resolutions against the government.
On 3rd July, 1917, the protestors marched through Petrograd to the Tauride Palace demanding the Soviet of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Deputies to assume formal power.
Though the Bolsheviks attempted to prevent the demonstrators in the beginning, they had no choice left than giving in. The events following the demonstrations resulted in the temporary decline of Bolshevik influence and the formation of a new Provisional Government. The new set-up was headed by Alexander Kerensky.
This period in Russian history is known as the July Days. However, lack of proper organization and leadership eventually led to the failure of this new administration.
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