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In Soviet Russia; In Moscow: mass grave of Bolsheviks killed.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
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In Soviet Russia; In Moscow: mass grave of Bolsheviks killed.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Soviet Russia; In Moscow: mass grave of Bolsheviks killed under the walls of the Kremlin during the attack on the palace, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This haunting photograph captures the aftermath of a pivotal moment in world history: the mass grave of Bolsheviks killed during the attack on the Kremlin in Moscow in 1917. The image, titled "In Soviet Russia; In Moscow: mass grave of Bolsheviks killed under the walls of the Kremlin during the attack on the palace," is from the second volume of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919" published by L'Illustration, a French magazine in 1924. The scene is set outdoors, with the barren trees and plants providing a stark contrast to the human tragedy unfolding. The Kremlin, a historic fortress and political center of Russia, looms in the background. The mass grave, filled with countless bodies, is surrounded by branches and plants, giving the impression of a natural burial ground. The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov), had seized power in October 1917, marking the end of the Russian Revolution and the beginning of the Soviet era. The attack on the Winter Palace, the official residence of the Russian monarchy, was a turning point in the revolution, resulting in the deaths of many Bolsheviks and Tsarist soldiers. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the human cost of political upheaval and the enduring power of history to evoke emotion and reflection.
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