Which political body shared power with the Provisional Government in a system known as 'Dual Power'?
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Correct answer: The Petrograd Soviet
The Petrograd Soviet represented the interests of workers and soldiers and held actual control over the city's infrastructure. While the Provisional Government had formal authority, it could not act without the Soviet's cooperation.
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