Long Live Kerensky - Pro-Ally Demonstration In Petrograd (1917)

Pro-Ally demonstration. Petrograd, (St Petersburg; Leningrad), Russia (Soviet Union). Believed to be a demonstration in favour of Alexander Kerensky; around the time he was made Minister of War; held in Petrograd (St. Petersburg; Leningrad). Kerensky was the somewhat moderate leader in Russia after the first part of the Revolution; he was later deposed in November 1917. MS masses of Russian soldiers parading in street; with large banner. Then shot of large square full of Russian civilians; with absolutely miserable weather conditions; like winter - looks like blowing wet snow; coming down really hard. Pan to right; on more of crowd; many with umbrellas; continue pan; showing banner with slogans stretched overhead. Snow & rain & wind continue. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT B
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