Peoples Will Collection

Dining room of the Winter Palace after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880, 1880. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Nikolai Morozov, Russian scientist and revolutionary activist, late 19th Century (b / w photo)
5231326 Nikolai Morozov, Russian scientist and revolutionary activist, late 19th Century (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Assassination of Tsar Alexander II in St Petersburg, 1881. Private Collection

Transportation of the wounded Tsar Alexander II after the assassination, 1881. Private Collection

Vera Zasulich and Trepov (Cover of "Die Bombe"), 1878. Creator: Anonymous
Vera Zasulich and Trepov (Cover of " Die Bombe" ), 1878. Private Collection

Sophia Perovskaya before the Court, 1881. Creator: Anonymous
Sophia Perovskaya before the Court, 1881. Private Collection

Dmitry Vladimirovich Karakozov, 1866. Creator: Anonymous
Dmitry Vladimirovich Karakozov, 1866. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Andrei Zhelyabov before the Court, 1881. Creator: Anonymous
Andrei Zhelyabov before the Court, 1881. Private Collection

The Assassination of Count Mikhail Loris-Melikov. From Le Monde Illustre, 1880
The Assassination of Count Mikhail Loris-Melikov. From " Le Monde Illustre", 1880. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Winter Palace after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. Creator: De Haenen
The Winter Palace after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. From " Le Monde Illustre", 1880. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Emperor Alexander II after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. Creator: De Haenen
Emperor Alexander II after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880. From " Le Monde Illustre", 1880. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Vera Zasulich shoots on January 24, 1878 on the governor of Petersburg General Trepov, 1878
Vera Zasulich shoots on January 24, 1878 on the governor of Petersburg General Trepov. From " Le Monde Illustre", 1878. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Assassination of Alexander II on 13 March 1881, 1881. Private Collection

The Assassination of Alexander II on 13 March 1881. Artist: Anonymous
The Assassination of Alexander II on 13 March 1881. Private Collection

Map of Petersburg. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of Petersburg. Private Collection

An explosion that destroyed the Tsars Alexander II freight car, November 1979, 1880. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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"Unyielding Determination: The Unbreakable Spirit of the People's Will" In the late 19th century, amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and social unrest, the people's will emerged as a powerful force in Russia. From the dining room of the Winter Palace after a devastating explosion on February 17, 1880, to the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in St Petersburg in 1881, these events marked pivotal moments that shaped history. Nikolai Morozov, a Russian scientist and revolutionary activist, stood at the forefront of this movement. His black-and-white photograph captures his unwavering commitment to change. Alongside him were figures like Vera Zasulich and Trepov depicted on "Die Bombe, " highlighting their audacious actions against oppression. The courtrooms became arenas where revolutionaries faced judgment for their beliefs. Sophia Perovskaya and Andrei Zhelyabov stood defiantly before judges who sought to suppress their ideals. Dmitry Vladimirovich Karakozov's anonymous portrait serves as a reminder of those willing to sacrifice everything for what they believed in. Count Mikhail Loris-Melikov fell victim to an assassination attempt - another testament to how deeply ingrained resistance had become within society. The Winter Palace itself bore witness to both destruction and resilience as it lay shattered after that fateful evening in February 1880. Yet even amidst chaos, hope persisted. Emperor Alexander II survived but was wounded during transportation following his assassination attempt. This event symbolized not only his vulnerability but also the indomitable spirit that fueled opposition movements across Russia. However, not all stories ended triumphantly; some met tragic ends like Alexander Kvyatkovsky und Andrey Presnyakov executed on November 16, 1880 – martyrs whose sacrifice would forever be etched into history books. Through these snapshots from an era defined by upheaval, we glimpse the unwavering determination of the people's will.