Petr Collection

HIMS Petr Veliki
Imperial Russian Navy - HIMS Petr Veliki, a turret ship, with main armament in two turrets, fore and aft of the central bridge citadel. Date: circa 1890

DDE-90033244
Holland, Zwolle. Pancake ship with several other boats on a canal in a town of Zwolle. Date: 15/04/2010

DDE-90029076
Czech Republic, Stramberk. Stramberk town with its baroque church surrounded by the Beskydy hills. Date: 15/04/2010

DDE-90029075
Czech Republic, North Moravia, Beskydy. White Birch and Common Beech branches hanging over a path. Date: 15/04/2010

DDE-90029074
Czech Republic, North Moravia, Beskydy. Abandoned House with a collapsed roof and mountains in the background. Date: 15/04/2010

DDE-90029073
Czech Republic, Stramberk. Stramberk town surrounded by the Beskydy hills. Date: 15/04/2010

DDE-90029072
Czech Republic, North Moravia, Beskydy. Yellow house surrounded by trees and farm fields in morning frost. Date: 15/04/2010

Petr Korda Czechoslovakia 28 June 1993 Date: 28 June 1993

View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Gothic monument on the Charles Bridge Prague over the Vltava river in Prague, built late 14th century, under Emperor Charles IV, designed by Petr Parler

Illegal Printing Press - Revolution of 1905 - Russia
The Revolution of 1905 in Russia - Illegal Printing Press in operation - The lookout issues a warning that the Tsarist Police are approaching

Messire Nicolas Lambert seigneur de Thorigny
Messire Nicolas Lambert, seigneur de Thorigny, conseiller du Roy en tous ses conseils, et president en la Chambre des compteur, Drevet, Pierre, 1663-1738, Largillierre, Nicolas de, 1656-1746

Battle Arbela Battles Alexander Le Brun Charles
Battle of Arbela, Battles of Alexander, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Picart, Etienne, 1632-1721, Picault, Pierre, 1680-1711, Engraving, etching, black-and-white, Car

Crossing Granicus Battles Alexander Le Brun Charles
Crossing of the Granicus, Battles of Alexander, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Picart, Etienne, 1632-1721, Picault, Pierre, 1680-1711, Engraving, etching, black-and-white, Car

Triumphal entry Babylon Battles Alexander Le Brun
Triumphal entry into Babylon, Battles of Alexander, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Picart, Etienne, 1632-1721, Picault, Pierre, 1680-1711, Engraving, etching, black-and-white, Car

Petr Wrangel
PETR NICOLAEVICH WRANGEL Russian military commander in WW1, after Revolution opposed the Bolsheviks with some success but quarrelled with commander, retired to Yalta. Date: 1878 - 1928

Czech Republic. Prague. Old Town Bridge Tower. Gothic building designed by Petr Parler as an ornament for the Charles Bridge

General Rumiantsev
PETR RUMIANTSEV Prominent Russian military commander during the Russo- Turkish war Date: (1725 - 1796)

PETR ALEKSEEVICH KROPOTKIN (1842-1921). Russian geographer, revolutionist, anarchist and philosopher

Wedding of Peter I (1672-1725) and Catherine (1684-1727) in the Winter Palace in 1712
BAL170675 Wedding of Peter I (1672-1725) and Catherine (1684-1727) in the Winter Palace in 1712, 1712 (engraving) by Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682/3-1751); 17.2x20.9 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Portrait of General aide-de-camp Count Pyotr Tolstoy (1761-1844) 1799 (oil on canvas)
BAL125316 Portrait of General aide-de-camp Count Pyotr Tolstoy (1761-1844) 1799 (oil on canvas) by Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825); 72x59 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

KROPOTKIN (1842-1921). Prince Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin. Russian geographer, revolutionary, and social philosopher. Photographed by Nadar

PRINCE KROPOTKIN (1842-1921). Prince Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin. Russian geographer, revolutionist, and social philosopher. Photographed at Paris, France, in 1886 by Nadar

Russian Polar Explorer - Petr Petrovich Shirshov
A superb portrait of Petr Petrovich Shirshov (1905-1953) - hydrologist, Doctor of Geographic Sciences (1937), Full Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences (1939)

PETR LAVROVICH LAVROV (1823-1900). Russian revolutionist and scholar. Wood engraving, 1891

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"Petr: The Revolutionary Printer of Russia's 1905 Revolution" Meet Petr Veliki, the unsung hero behind the illegal printing press that sparked a revolution in Russia during the tumultuous year of 1905. HIMS Petr Veliki, as he was known among his comrades, played a pivotal role in disseminating revolutionary ideas and rallying the masses against Tsarist oppression. With codenames DDE-90033244 to DDE-90029072, these clandestine printing presses operated under constant threat from authorities seeking to suppress dissent. Petr's dedication to freedom of expression made him an invaluable asset for those fighting for change. But who was this enigmatic figure? While not much is known about his personal life, we do know that Petr Korda shared his name with a famous Czech tennis player. However, our focus lies on another Petr - one whose actions reverberated through history. Petr's legacy extends beyond mere rebellion; it intertwines with art and culture too. A portrait of Tsar Peter III (1728-62), painted in 1762 by an unknown artist on canvas, serves as a reminder of the power struggles within Russian royalty that ultimately led to Peter III's demise. Interestingly enough, Prague also holds significance in this tale. In 1890, an unknown creator captured "View in Prague - The Bridge Tower, " showcasing Old Town Bridge Tower standing tall against time. This image resonates with Petr's unwavering determination amidst adversity – just like this iconic tower defying centuries. As we delve into history books or wander through museums today, let us remember those like Petr who risked everything for their beliefs. Their stories deserve recognition and appreciation for shaping our world and reminding us of the power ordinary individuals possess when they stand up against injustice.