General Kornilov came from the lower classes, so enthusiastic about the February Revolution of 1917 and the coming to power of the Provisional Government.In addition, he sincerely believed that Russia could win the war.Therefore, in July and August, the Provisional Government entrusted him the post of Supreme Commander.But two months after he was declared a rebel and imprisoned.Why did it happen and what goals pursued General Kornilov, later in this article.
biography of General
Laurel G. was born August 18 (New Style - 30 August) 1870 in the Semipalatinsk region, in the village Karkalinskoy.It was hereditary Cossack.In 1989 he became a graduate of the Nicholas Academy of the General Staff, which he graduated with a gold medal.Then he served in Turkestan, on the staff positions.In addition, it also engaged in intelligence and research activities at the place of destination, in Persia, Afghanistan and India, studied the languages of indigenous peoples.
After the February Revolution of 1917 biography of General Kornilov, which can be briefly described, in a word, as the heroic, was extremely busy.In this short time, he became the founder of the White movement in Russia.And, as mentioned above, in July and August, he held the post of Supreme Commander.
Kornilov
Kornilov had to take part in a public meeting in Moscow from 12 to 15 August.But it was late and arrived in the city only on the second day after its opening.He was met at the station and, in the literal sense of the word, carried in her arms.I must say that he was politically inexperienced and was largely influenced by his nearest adventurous minded environment.It is largely exaggerated its popularity is enjoyed in the country, as well as the willingness of people to accept his proposal positively on the introduction of a military dictatorship.
Kornilov led his negotiations with Kerensky and Savinkov with the mediation of the city.Their theme was to establish a strong government in the country.On what objective he pursued General Kornilov, Kerensky gave lip Lions.But apparently, something was said not, because the head of the Provisional Government, they seemed not only an ultimatum, but also a threat not only to himself but also all the current government.
Fearing the effect of the general, he asked the latter to leave the post of Supreme Commander, and immediately return to Petrograd.But Kornilov had not carried out the order.That's why he was put on a par with the rebels.
August 28 a performance of General LG Kornilov, in which he announced his purpose.After that, he moved the body of General Krymov against Petrograd.But it ended in failure.Krymov shot himself, but Denikin and Kornilov remaining supporters, including himself, were arrested and put in jail Bykhovskaya.
What is so Kerensky could hear and what goals pursued General Kornilov, making your application?And there were only two.The first of them - this is the convening of a Constituent Assembly, and the second - the requirement not to give up and to wage a war to the bitter end.
program
Given that the prison regime, to put it mildly, no different severity, the participants were able to make a speech so-called Bykhovskaya, or as it is called, Kornilov program.But some historians are inclined to a different version.It lies in the fact that the general himself alone managed to make it.
requirements
Further details about what the aims of General Kornilov.
● The establishment of the dictatorship of the military with the aim to put pressure on the decision of the Provisional Government of the case of exclusion of Ministers, which is believed to Kornilov, are traitors to the motherland.
● Rebuild the interim government so that the country has a solid and strong power.
● create a modern efficient army with good discipline, which would not affect policy, various committees and commissioners.
● Keeping the war with the help of reliable allies, and the conclusion of peace, which would correspond to the interests of Russia.
● Establish reliable livelihoods throughout the country and the army, as well as arrange transportation, and to restore the factories.
That's what he wanted General Kornilov.The Prelude to continue, as it turned out, there was nobody.
Death of General
already coming up with his volunteer army to Yekaterinodar (currently Krasnodar) Kornilov learned that the city captured by the Reds, who managed to organize a strong enough defense.Despite this, the General attempted assault.As is known, the attack was unsuccessful because of the small number of its soldiers.But Kornilov did not want to sit the so April 12 was another attempt to dislodge the red of this settlement.
next morning the general was killed by a shell explosion, break through the wall of the building where he was.The cause of death was a splinter hit him right in the temple.
coffin Kornilov retreating troops were taken to the village Yelizavetpol where his burial service the priest.On 15 April, he was buried on the territory of the German colony Gnachbau.But even after his death, he could not find peace.The next day, the Bolsheviks seized the military settlement, opened the grave, and his body was taken back to the General Ekaterinodar.There has been subjected to mockery and was subsequently burned.
