General Kornilov

Who was General Kornilov?

General Lavr Kornilov was a capable Russian general who served under the tsar and the Provisional Government during the First World War.

When was General Kornilov appointed to his role?

General Kornilov was appointed as commander-in-chief of Russian forces by the Provisional Government in July 1917.

Why was General Kornilov appointed?

General Kornilov was appointed commander-in-chief to improve army discipline so Russia could win the First World War.

What was the role of General Kornilov?

General Kornilov had 3 main roles in the First World War:

• ❖ He was ruthless and opposed the Petrograd Soviet and left-wing groups.
• ❖ He was suspected of trying to overthrow the Provisional Government in July 1917 after he was ordered to bring troops to Petrograd to deal with the July uprising. This was known as the Kornilov affair.
• ❖ General Kornilov was sacked and the Provisional Government lost the support of the army.

What were the results of General Kornilov's actions?

There were 2 main results of General Kornilov's actions in the Kornilov Affair:

• ❖ The Provisional Government gave weapons to the Petrograd Soviet to arm the Bolsheviks to defend Petrograd against General Kornilov.
• ❖ He was arrested on 1st September, 1917.

How did General Kornilov die?

General Kornilov escaped and fought with the Whites during the civil war, in which he died.