Framed Print : Women voting in Russian election
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Women voting in Russian election
Women in Russia voting in an election in January 1918, they were just given the right to vote the year before. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14129915
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Allowed Election Granted Soviet Vote Votes Voting Rights
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Experience history with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases a powerful moment in Russian history: Women Exercising Their Right to Vote in 1918. Captured by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this image beautifully portrays women casting their ballots for the first time, following the granting of suffrage the previous year. Add this meaningful and inspiring piece to your home or office decor, and be reminded of the significant strides made towards gender equality. Embrace the past while making a modern statement with our high-quality framed prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the momentous occasion of women in Russia exercising their newly granted right to vote in an election, which took place in January 1918. The Russian Provisional Government, which had come to power following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in March 1917, had granted women the right to vote in September 1917, making Russia one of the first countries in Europe to do so. This election, held just a few months after women's suffrage was enacted, marked a significant milestone in the struggle for women's rights and their participation in the political process. The image shows a determined and focused group of women, each carefully considering their choices as they cast their votes into the ballot boxes. Their expressions convey a sense of pride and importance, reflecting the significance of this moment in their lives and in the history of their country. The scene is set in a simple, makeshift polling station, with wooden tables and benches arranged for the voters. The atmosphere is orderly and calm, a testament to the seriousness with which these women approached the exercise of their newfound political power. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history, when the tide of political change brought about the empowerment of women and their inclusion in the democratic process. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for women's rights and the importance of exercising the right to vote, a fundamental freedom that continues to shape the course of history.
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