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WORLD WAR I: THE DUMA. Scene in the Duma following the forced abdication of the Czar Nicholas II
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WORLD WAR I: THE DUMA. Scene in the Duma following the forced abdication of the Czar Nicholas II
WORLD WAR I: THE DUMA.
Scene in the Duma following the forced abdication of the Czar Nicholas II, Petrograd (St. Petersburg), Russia. Photograph, 1917
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1917 Abdication Column Czar Duma Europe Government Petrograd Podium Russia Speech World War I
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history - the aftermath of Czar Nicholas II's forced abdication during World War I. Taken in 1917, it showcases the scene inside the Duma, the Russian parliament located in Petrograd (St. Petersburg), Russia. The image portrays an atmosphere charged with tension and uncertainty. A grand column stands tall at the center, symbolizing the weight of power that has shifted from one ruler to a nation on the brink of transformation. Men clad in formal attire fill the interior, their faces reflecting a mix of emotions ranging from relief to apprehension. Atop a podium, we can see figures engaged in conversation or perhaps preparing to address their fellow countrymen about this historic turn of events. The sepia tones add depth and evoke nostalgia for a bygone era when world powers were reshaping themselves amidst global conflict. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how swiftly political landscapes can change during times of war and upheaval. It encapsulates not only Russia's tumultuous journey towards revolution but also echoes similar struggles faced by nations across Europe during World War I.
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