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Le President de la Republique en Russie; Les ministres des Affaires etrangeres, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Le President de la Republique en Russie; Les ministres des Affaires etrangeres, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le President de la Republique en Russie; Les ministres des Affaires etrangeres de France et de Russie, M Viviani, president du Conseil, et M Sazonof'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in international diplomacy during the tumultuous early years of the 20th century. Entitled "Le President de la Republique en Russie; Les ministres des Affaires étrangères" and dating back to 1914, the image features French Prime Minister Jean Raphaël-Alphonse-René Viviani and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Sazonov. The two men are seen seated in the back of an open-top automobile, with French President Raymond Poincaré driving and Russian Emperor Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia, sitting in the front passenger seat. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the First World War, which had broken out just a few months earlier. Despite the looming conflict, the alliance between France and Russia remained strong, as evidenced by this diplomatic visit. The photograph was taken in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg), Russia, likely in the Chelyabinsk Oblast region. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these political figures during a time of great upheaval. Viviani, who served as both Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, was a key player in French politics. Sazonov, a respected diplomat, played a crucial role in Russia's foreign policy. And Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia, would soon be deposed and exiled, bringing an end to the Romanov dynasty. The use of automobiles for transportation, rather than horses or trains, underscores the modernity and progressiveness of the era. The black-and-white image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924, remains a powerful reminder of the political alliances and diplomatic maneuverings that shaped the course of history during the First World War era.
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