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Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky

Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky (May 4, 1881 - June 11, 1970) was a prominent political leader during the tumultuous period of the 1917 Russian revolutions. As the second Prime Minister of the Duma, he was a central figure advocating for moderate labor policies and served as an official Socialist leader opposing Tsar Nicholas II. Known for his short-term military strategies, including the Kerensky Offensive, he faced criticism for his liberal stance. After fleeing Russia post-revolution, Kerensky lived in multiple countries and contributed to Russian history until his death in New York City in 1970.

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Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky

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  1. Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky History 12 Tea Boyarchuk

  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) • http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Kerensky • http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/alexander_kerensky.htm • http://www.answers.com/topic/alexander-kerensky • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Kerensky • Sparknotes (link unavailable)

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