Milyukov note
The Milyukov note was a telegram, drafted by Foreign Minister Pavel Milyukov on behalf of the Russian Provisional Government in April, 1917. Sent in the wake of the abdication of Nicholas II and amidst the ongoing First World War, it was addressed to the Allied Powers. The telegram contained the statement that the Provisional Government would continue to fight against Imperial Germany, as had begun under the Czar. Though it had broad agreement within the provisional government when drafted [1], the telegram's public circulation on April 20th of 1917 prompted vocal street protests in opposition to the provisional government and continuation of Russian participation in the war.[2]. The note's publication led not to street protests along with condemnation by Vladimir Lenin and others who felt the note was evidence that the provisional government was bowing to the interests of international capitalism and those who sought to continue the war for foreign conquest and other financial gain.[3] Not only did the note's publication weaken the position of Milyukov, who faced public outrage, but it also exposed others in the Provisional Government such as Alexander Kerensky to face pressure from more activist left-wing elements such as the Bolsheviks and Marxists who blamed him for agreeing to the Note's drafting. [4].
- ^ Abraham, Richard (1987). Alexander Kerensky The First Love Of The Revolution. Columbia University Press. p. 234. ISBN 0-231-06109-9.
- ^ Hayes, Carolton J.H. (1922). A Brief History Of The Great War. p. 234.
- ^ {{Cite web|url=https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1917/apr/20f.html |title= The Provisional Governments Note
- ^ Abraham, Richard (1987). Alexander Kerensky The First Love Of The Revolution. Columbia University Press. p. 234. ISBN 0-231-06109-9.