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Food shortages in urban areas led to strikes and unrest. As 1916 turned to 1917, the reality of poverty intertwining with warfare set the stage for mass protests and the urgent demand for change—a call for "Bread!" echoed loudly through the city streets.
The Provisional Government and Dual Power Dynamics
With the abdication of the Tsar on March 2, 1917, the provisional government emerged from the ashes of the autocracy, seeking to steer Russia toward a democratic future. However, the power dynamics of the time were complex. Alongside the provisional government, the Petrograd Soviet—a council representing workers and soldiers—gained significant influence.