The February Revolution unfolded across Russia, beginning with labor unrest in St. Petersburg. The initial catalyst was a dispute at the Putilov factories, where workers protested for wage increases.

Following the first day of demonstrations, the unrest spread throughout the nation. A photograph depicts the protest in Irkutsk, Siberia, during the revolution. The events of February marked the beginning of the upheaval that would transform Russia.

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