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Worlds First Woman Ambassador, Alexandra Kolontay
Alexandra Kolontay (or Kollontai), (1872 - 1952), Marxist revolutionary, first as a member of the Mensheviks, then from 1915 on as a Bolshevik (later Communist). In 1922, Kollontai was appointed a diplomatic counsellor to the Soviet legation in Norway, being soon promoted to head of the legation, one of the first women to hold such a post. Date: 1924
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This historic photograph captures Alexandra Kollontai, the world's first female ambassador, as she represented the Soviet Union in Norway during the 1920s. Born in 1872, Kollontai was a trailblazing Marxist revolutionary, beginning her political activism as a member of the Mensheviks before joining the Bolsheviks in 1915. Her commitment to socialist ideologies and gender equality led her to become a key figure in the Soviet government's efforts to promote women's rights and equality. In 1922, Kollontai was appointed as a diplomatic counsellor to the Soviet legation in Norway. Her exceptional diplomatic skills and dedication to Soviet interests soon earned her a promotion to head of the legation, making her one of the first women to hold such a prestigious post. This photograph was taken in 1924, during her tenure as the Soviet ambassador to Norway. Kollontai's appointment as an ambassador was a significant milestone in the history of diplomacy and women's rights. Her groundbreaking career challenged traditional gender roles and paved the way for future female diplomats and political leaders. This image serves as a testament to Kollontai's enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in both the Marxist and diplomatic worlds.
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