The Kornilov Coup

What is the Kornilov Coup?

• Time where the Provisional Government (PG) was under threat from its own army. 
• General Kornilov attempted to gather troops and financial support so he could occupy Petrograd and restore order. 
• Kornilov claimed he was acting on Kerensky's instructions. 

Who was involved?

• Kornilov - commander-in-chief of the army. Loyal tsarist. 
• Kerensky
• Provisional Government
• Petrograd Soviets

Where did it take place?

• Kornilov assumed the Petrograd was under the control of the Bolsheviks. 
• Most fighting happened in Petrograd. 

What happened during it?

• 27th August - Kerensky sent a telegram to Kornilov for his dismissal and an order to return to Petrograd. 
• Kornilov returned to…