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RUSSIANS PLUNDER BRANDY
Thirsty Russians plunder a brandy shop in Kiev and drink as much of its stock as they can. Date: 1881
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1881 Alcoholic Brandy Drunken Intemperance Kiev Plunder Russians Stock Thirsty
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In this evocative photograph from 1881, a chaotic scene unfolds on the streets of Kiev as a group of Russians, driven by their insatiable thirst, plunder a brandy shop. The image captures the raw intensity of the moment as men, some with beards and others clean-shaven, crowd around the shop's broken windows, their faces contorted with determination and desire. The shelves once filled with carefully arranged bottles of brandy now lie empty, their contents swallowed up by the ravenous mob. The pavement outside is strewn with shattered glass and debris, a testament to the frenzied energy of the scene. Some men are seen passing bottles back and forth, taking swigs directly from the necks, while others balance precariously on the windowsills, reaching in to grab as much as they can. The atmosphere is one of public intoxication and intemperance, with the sounds of shattering glass and laughter filling the air. The people in the photograph appear oblivious to the world around them, consumed by their thirst and the momentary pleasure of the alcohol. The year was 1881, a time of political upheaval and social unrest in Russia. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, caught up in the chaos of the moment, and the primal urge to quench their thirst in the midst of uncertainty and turmoil. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both destruction and joy, and the power of alcohol to bring people together in moments of shared experience.
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