1. Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky
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2. Summary I Born May 4th 1881, died June 11 1970
Major political leader before/during 1917 revolutions
2nd Prime Minister of the Dumas, before upheaval
Exiled from Russia, lived in Paris, Brisbane, New York, before burial in London

3. Importance I A member of the Trudoviks
Moderate labour party, associated with Socialist- Revolutionary Party
Official Socialist Leader, opposition to regime of Tsar Nicholas II
Most prominent leader in 1917
Well-known for improving troop morale in the moment

4. Importance II Creator of the Kerensky Offensive
Another “in the moment” technique, very effective for a short period of time
Heavily criticized by the military, liberal policies, large discontent in the military
Earned names, “Persuader in Chief”, “Commander in Cheer”

5. Post-Revolution I
Attempted to overthrow Bolshevik Party, “exiled”, escaped
No longer supported any side, Russian Civil War
Arrived in France, lived until 1940 (German occupation), moved to America
Offered support to Joseph Stalin during German invasion

6. Post-Revolution II Taught at Stanford University, graduate courses
Contributed to archive on Russian History
Died in NYC, 1970
Russian Orthodox Churches denied burial
Responsible for Bolshevik destruction of Russia
Serbian Orthodox Churches denied burial, same reason

7. Impact I
Paved the way for a ultimately successful Bolshevik takeover of Russia
Successfully took part overthrew the Tsar, gaining support momentarily

8. Sources Wikimedia Commons (photos)
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