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Russian postcard commemorating Revolutions
3785900 Russian postcard commemorating Revolutions; (add.info.: Russian postcard commemorating Revolutions of 1905 and 1917. Caption (translation): This year foaming with blood, and these wounds earned on the worker's home front will seem like a primary school to us when we enter the storm and tempest of future uprisings'.); Lebrecht History
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© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
1900 1910 Class System Communism Communist Communists Comunist Labouring Class Labouring Classes Poets Proletarian Proletariat Revolutionaries Revolutionary Revolutions Social Class Turn Of The Century Untouchable Working Class Literary Arts
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This print showcases a Russian postcard that serves as a poignant commemoration of the Revolutions of 1905 and 1917. The image, provided by Bridgeman Images, transports us to a time when Russia was engulfed in turmoil and radical change. The postcard's caption, translated from Russian, reads: "This year foaming with blood, and these wounds earned on the worker's home front will seem like a primary school to us when we enter the storm and tempest of future uprisings". These powerful words encapsulate the spirit of defiance and resilience that characterized this tumultuous period in Russian history. Intriguingly, this postcard not only captures the political climate but also reflects upon class struggles. It alludes to the working class or proletariat who bore the brunt of societal inequalities. The mention of poets suggests their involvement in revolutionary movements during this era. As we delve into early 20th-century Russia through this photograph, it becomes evident that politics played an integral role in shaping literature and art. Revolutionaries were not just politicians; they were artists too – individuals who used their creative expressions to challenge existing power structures. By examining this historical artifact, we gain insight into how government systems can shape societies for better or worse. It reminds us that revolutions are not isolated events but part of an ongoing struggle for social justice. Through its visual symbolism and thought-provoking caption, this Russian postcard invites us to reflect on our own place within history's ever-evolving narrative. It prompts contemplation about our roles as agents of change amidst turbulent times while paying homage to those who fought tirelessly for progress.
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