The Ukrainian Revolution of 1917-1921 was a series of events that were connected to the nationalist struggle of the Ukrainian people. It began after the Russian February Revolution and featured important figures, such as the creation of a national government in Kiev and the abdication of Nicholas II. These events took place against the backdrop of World War I and were led by the Ukrainian people and their political elite. The revolution is remembered through the proclamation of the First Universal of the Ukrainian Central Council and is important to Ukrainian history. The events unfolded in a series of chronologically significant events and resulted in a temporary government called the Provisional Government. It is considered the culmination of the development of Ukrainian national liberation in modern times.