The February Revolution began in Russia following a dispute over wages at the Putilov factories in St. Petersburg. On February 23rd, workers protested for a wage increase, leading to demonstrations. The unrest quickly spread across the nation. This photograph depicts a protest in Irkutsk, Siberia, illustrating the scope of the revolution. Photo: AFP / Scanpix 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