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Oath of allegiance to Revolution, Petrograd, Russia
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Oath of allegiance to Revolution, Petrograd, Russia
Officers of the troops gathering together in the square of the Winter Palace, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia. They were about to march to the Duma to take the oath of allegiance to the Revolution. Date: circa 1917
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in Russian history as officers of the troops gather together in the square of the Winter Palace, Petrograd (now St. Petersburg), Russia, on the brink of the 1917 Revolution. The date is circa 1917, a time of immense political upheaval and social unrest in the wake of World War I. The officers, dressed in their military uniforms, are seen standing in a large, orderly crowd, their faces a mix of determination and uncertainty. They are about to march to the Duma, the Russian parliament, to take the oath of allegiance to the Revolution, a significant shift in power from the monarchy to the people. The Winter Palace, a symbol of the Russian imperial power, looms in the background, its grandeur a stark contrast to the political turmoil unfolding before it. The public, drawn by the historic events, can be seen gathered outside, watching the scene unfold. This photograph offers a glimpse into the political and social dynamics of the time, a period of great change and upheaval that would ultimately lead to the end of the Romanov dynasty and the establishment of the Soviet Union. The officers' oath of allegiance to the Revolution marked a turning point in Russian history, a moment when the people's will prevailed over the monarchy, and the course of the nation was irrevocably altered.
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