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In Soviet Russia; In the dock, Countess Panina, Minister of Public Instruction... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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In Soviet Russia; In the dock, Countess Panina, Minister of Public Instruction... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Soviet Russia; In the dock, Countess Panina, Minister of Public Instruction in the Kerensky Cabinet, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Accused Alexander Feodorovich Kerensky Alexander Kerensky Countess Court Court Of Law Courtroom Defendant Dock Embezzlement Industrialist Kerensky Alexander Kerensky Alexander Fyodorovich Lalbum De La Guerre Law Court Lillustration Nobility Revolutionary Tribunal Soviet Trial Aristocrat
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In Soviet Russia - Countess Panina, Minister of Public Instruction in the Kerensky Cabinet, 1917
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative photograph that captures a pivotal moment in Russian history. The image, created by an unknown photographer, was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph depicts Countess Sofia Panina, an aristocrat and industrialist, standing in the dock of a courtroom. She is accused of embezzlement during her tenure as Minister of Public Instruction in the Kerensky Cabinet, which ruled Russia during the final months of the First World War and the early days of the Russian Revolution. The setting is the Nicholas Palace, a grand building that once served as the official residence of the Russian Tsar. The scene is one of stark contrasts: the ornate, opulent surroundings of the palace contrast sharply with the austere, bare-bones courtroom. The countess, dressed in elegant clothing, stands out against the plain, grey walls and the stern, serious faces of the men in the courtroom. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the upheaval and turmoil that engulfed Russia during this period. The fall of the aristocracy and the rise of the revolutionary tribunal marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Russian history. The countess's trial and the events that followed were a reflection of the political and social changes that were taking place in the country. The photograph is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the people and events of the time. It is a testament to the power of photography to capture history in the making and to preserve it for future generations. The image is a reminder of the complexities and contradictions of the human experience and the enduring power of art to reflect and illuminate the world around us.
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