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Russia's government between the abdication of Nicholas II and the Bolshevik seizure of power (March–November 1917).

15 Mar 1917 – 8 Nov 1917

Russian Provisional Government. Russia’s government between the abdication of Nicholas II and the Bolshevik seizure of power (March–November 1917).

1917

William Boyce Thompson funded the Russian Provisional Government. Via the American Red Cross mission.

The US ambassador relays a Bolshevik newspaper’s account that Red Cross money went to newspapers run by Breshko-Breshkovskaya and Kerensky’s secretary, then notes Thompson’s departure. Tying the money to Thompson personally is an inference, so this stays a draft.

According to the United States government. This is one side’s account, not established fact.

Still being verified.

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