Aleksandra Kollonai
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Aleksandra Kollonai
ALEKSANDRA MIKHAILOVICH KOLLONAI (nee Domontovich) Russian aristocrat who joined Bolsheviks, feminist, career diplomat : abandoned her conventional marriage. Date: 1872 - 1952
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1872 1952 Abandoned Aleksandra Aristocrat Bolsheviks Career Conventional Diplomat Feminist Joined Mikhailovich
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Aleksandra Kollontai (1872-1952), a Russian aristocrat who defied convention and became a trailblazing Bolshevik, feminist, and career diplomat. Born Aleksandra Mikhailovna Domontovich into the noble Domontovich family, she was raised in the opulent world of the Russian aristocracy. However, her radical political beliefs and commitment to social justice led her to abandon her conventional marriage and join the Bolshevik Party in 1912. Kollontai was a passionate advocate for women's rights and gender equality, and her groundbreaking work in the field of social policy helped shape the Soviet Union's approach to women's issues. She served as the People's Commissar for Social Welfare from 1917 to 1919, where she implemented policies to improve the lives of women and children, including the establishment of maternity homes and daycare centers. Later in her career, Kollontai became a respected diplomat, representing the Soviet Union in Norway, Mexico, and Sweden. Her diplomatic efforts helped to establish diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and other countries, and she was known for her ability to navigate complex political situations with grace and diplomacy. Despite her many accomplishments, Kollontai remains a controversial figure in Russian history. Her unconventional lifestyle and radical political beliefs challenged the norms of her time, and her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality continue to be debated and discussed today. This photograph, with its haunting gaze and defiant expression, serves as a powerful reminder of Kollontai's indomitable spirit and her enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in Russian history.
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