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Meeting in the State Duma, Russia, WW1
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Meeting in the State Duma, Russia, WW1
Meeting in the State Duma, Russia, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917
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Meeting in the State Duma, Russia, during the First World War (circa 1917) - A poignant and historic moment in Russian politics as members of the State Duma, the Russian parliament, gathered to discuss the country's response to the ongoing First World War. The First World War, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 and lasted until 1918, causing immense destruction and loss of life across Europe and beyond. In Russia, the war had a profound impact on the political landscape, leading to the downfall of the Tsarist regime and the eventual rise of the Bolsheviks under Vladimir Lenin. In this photograph, taken circa 1917, we see a group of men, dressed in formal attire, seated around a long table in the State Duma chamber. Their expressions are serious and focused as they engage in intense debate, their hands gesturing animatedly as they make their points. The atmosphere is tense, with the weight of history pressing down upon them. The First World War marked a turning point in Russian history, and this meeting in the State Duma is a testament to the political turmoil and upheaval that characterized the period. The men in this photograph were not just witnesses to history, but active participants in the events that would shape the course of their nation's future. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and often chaotic world of Russian politics during wartime, and serves as a reminder of the far-reaching consequences of conflict on the political landscape.
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