February Revolution
March 8-12 (Gregorian calendar), or February 23-27(Old Style)
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The first revolution in Russia in 1917 occurred in February according to the Julian calendar which was in effect within Russia at that time. In the western world, which used the Gregorian calendar, it occurred in March.
He abdicated his throne March 15, 1917 according to the western Gregorian calendar. It was March 2, 1917 in Russia according to the Julian calendar it used.
The "first part" of the Russian Revolution refers to the first of two revolution that occurred in 1917. The first one, known as the February Revolution, began on February 22, 1917 (Russian Old Style date; March 2 New Style) and ended on March 2, 1917 (Russian Old Style date: March 15 New Style) when the Tsar abdicated.
From St. Petersburg to Moscow.
Saint Petersburg, it was the capital city of the Russian Empire until 1918.