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Istanbul, Turkey - The Turkish Republic Monument
Istanbul, Turkey - The Turkish (Taksim) Republic Monument. The Symbol of the Republic - where all the demonstrations take place. Two of the figures depicted on the monument - Mikhail Firunze and Kliment Voroshilov were Soviet Russian aides to the Turkish National Movement during the Independence War. Their place in Turkish history was all but erased during the Stalin era as comrades turned to enemies, but the truth ans feeling of national pride regarding these two individuals and the monument itself has now been reversed. Date: circa late 1920s
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This evocative photograph captures the Turkish Republic Monument in Istanbul, Turkey, a symbol of the Turkish Republic and the site of numerous demonstrations throughout history. Erected in the late 1920s, the monument pays tribute to the Turkish National Movement and the figures who played pivotal roles during the Independence War. Two of the depicted figures, Mikhail Firunze and Kliment Voroshilov, were once Soviet Russian aides to the Turkish National Movement. Their presence on the monument serves as a reminder of the complex history between Turkey and the Soviet Union during this period. During the Stalin era, the historical narrative surrounding these two figures was distorted, and their contributions to Turkish independence were largely erased from public memory. However, in recent years, there has been a renewed interest in acknowledging the truth and the feelings of national pride regarding these individuals and the monument itself. The monument, also known as the Taksim Republic Monument or the Monument of the Turkish Republic, is located in Taksim Square in the heart of Istanbul. The monument, designed by Italian architect Pietro Cantoni, features a large figure of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, surrounded by various military and political figures, including Firunze and Voroshilov. The monument stands as a testament to the rich history and complex relationships between Turkey and its allies during the formative years of its independence.
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