Prime Minister of Russia | |
Predecessor | Position Created |
Successor | Alexander Kerensky |
Born | 7 December 1873 Novouzensk, Russian Empire |
Died | 15 April 1952 (aged 72) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
Full Name | Viktor Mikhailovich Chernov |
Political Party | Russian Social Democratic Labour Party |
Profession | Revolutionary, political activist, minister, writer |
Víktor Mikháilovich Chernóv (Russian: Ви́ктор Миха́йлович Черно́в; December 7, 1873 – April 15, 1952) was a Russian revolutionary. Following the Revolution of 1905, Chernov was appointed Prime Minister of Russia by Tsar Michael II. During his tenure as Prime Minister, Chernov enacted numerous reforms and oversaw Russia's transition to democracy.