By 1917, most of the Russians were tired of the rule of the tsar and the crisis caused by the war. They lost faith in him and needed a breath of fresh air.
On 22 February, 1917, metal workers in Petrograd went on strike. The next day, female protesters who were marching against food rationing joined them. The protesters grew in number each day as more and more people took part. The protesters demanded the replacement of the tsar and an end to the war. Eventually nearly all industry in Petrograd was shut down.
The tsar did not have the support of the army either. Though he ordered the commander of the Petrograd garrison to suppress the riot using force, the troops in the city refused to do so. In fact, they too joined the protesters. Following the advice of his ministers, the tsar abdicated the throne on 2 March, 1917. His brother refused to succeed to the throne, marking the end of the tsarist regime.
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