The February Revolution began in Russia following a dispute over wages at the Putilov factories in St. Petersburg. On the morning of February 23rd, workers, led by factory owners, produced a locomotive in response to demands for increased compensation. Demonstrations erupted the following day and quickly spread throughout the country. This photograph depicts a protest in Irkutsk, Siberia, illustrating the rapid dissemination of the February revolution. Topics: #february #revolution #began Post navigation Today at 12:00 EST (10:00 CET) the February Revolution began Today at 12:00 EST (10:00 CET) the February Revolution began
What were the specific demands for increased compensation that sparked the initial demonstrations? Reply