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Revolutionary barricades on Liteyny Prospekt, Petrograd, Russia, 27 February 1917
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Revolutionary barricades on Liteyny Prospekt, Petrograd, Russia, 27 February 1917
Revolutionary barricades on Liteyny Prospekt, Petrograd, Russia, 27 February 1917. The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the collapse of imperial Russia. A provisional government was established which effectively shared power with the Bolshevik Petrograd Soviet. In October the Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional govenment and seized power themselves. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Political History of Russia, St Petersburg
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1917 Archive Photos Barricade February Revolution Leningrad Petrograd Revolutionary Rossiya Rep Russian Revolution Saint Petersburg Sankt Peterburg St Petersburg Upheaval Ussr
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This powerful print captures the chaotic scene of revolutionary barricades on Liteyny Prospekt in Petrograd, Russia, on 27 February 1917. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the historic events that unfolded during the February Revolution, ultimately leading to Tsar Nicholas II's abdication and the collapse of imperial Russia. The barricades symbolize the intense upheaval and political unrest that gripped the country at this time. Men can be seen standing defiantly amidst the chaos, their determination evident in their faces. This momentous period marked a turning point in Russian history, as a provisional government was established alongside the Bolshevik Petrograd Soviet. As we delve into this photograph from over a century ago, it is impossible not to feel its significance. It represents both hope for change and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Little did those captured in this image know that just months later, another revolution would take place - one led by the Bolsheviks who would seize power from the provisional government. Preserved within the State Museum of Political History of Russia in St Petersburg, this print stands as an invaluable historical artifact. Its monochrome composition adds depth and intensity to every detail captured within its frame. Through images like these, we are reminded of our past struggles and triumphs - they serve as catalysts for reflection upon how far we have come while also urging us to learn from our collective history.
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