mar 2, 1917 - Dual Authority

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PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT:
Headed by Prince Lvov ana made up of former supporters of constitutional monarchy
'Temporary' Government
Supported by the old tsarist civil service, army officers and the police.
- AIMED TO CONTINUE THE WAR

PETROGRAD SOVIET:
Executive committee made up of socialist intellectuals
Members of the executive committee were elected
Considered to be a more democratic, less elitist organisation than the Prov Gov by workers, soldiers and peasants.
- AIMED TO END THE WAR & PROTECT SOLDIERS/WORKERS RIGHTS

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