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Large gathering during Revolution, Petrograd, Russia
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Large gathering during Revolution, Petrograd, Russia
Large public gathering in the street to listen to speeches during the Revolutionary period, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia. Date: circa 1917
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the revolutionary fervor that gripped Petrograd, Russia in 1917. The large public gathering in the street is a testament to the political upheaval that was taking place during the final days of the Russian Empire. Thousands of people, many waving Russian flags and revolutionary banners, had gathered to listen to speeches from their leaders. The First World War, which had been raging since 1914, had taken a heavy toll on the Russian people, both in terms of lives lost and the economic hardships caused by the conflict. The February Revolution, which began in Petrograd in March 1917 according to the Gregorian calendar, was sparked by a combination of factors, including food shortages, military defeats, and the growing disillusionment with the Tsarist regime. In this photograph, we see ordinary men and women, young and old, united in their desire for change. The flags and banners, bearing slogans such as 'Down with the Tsar!' and 'Long Live the Revolution!', are a powerful symbol of the political awakening that was taking place. The scene is one of hope and determination, as the Russian people gathered to demand their right to self-determination and a better future for themselves and their country.
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