Was the Provisional Government doomed to failure?

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Was the Provisional Government doomed to failure?

In February 1917 a revolution took place in Russia, resulting in the abdication of the Tsar and the rise to power of the new Provisional Government which was made up members of the old Duma. However, the Provisional Government came to power at a time of great unrest within the country, and further events led to its downfall within a matter of months. It is necessary to discuss whether the Provisional Government was doomed from its inception as a result of the situation it was placed in, or if it was responsible for its own demise. It is important, first of all, to examine the Provisional Government itself.

As stated already, the Provisional Government was in fact the last remaining Duma before the tsar was forced to step down from power. Unfortunately, by this time, the tsar had taken control of who became members of the Duma and it was now made up of 'yes-men' who agreed with the tsar and were willing to fulfil his needs. This immediately rendered the Provisional Government quite weak, as they were clearly inexperienced in decision-making, and did not understand, nor sympathise with, the