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LENIN AT PETROGRAD 1917
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LENIN AT PETROGRAD 1917
Lenin, just arrived from Finland, addresses the Central Committee of the Bolshevik Party at Petrograd, calling for an armed uprising. Stalin is also present. Date: 23 October 1917
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This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in world history: the call for an armed uprising by Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924) to the Central Committee of the Bolshevik Party in Petrograd, Russia, on October 23, 1917. Lenin, who had recently returned from exile in Finland, addressed the committee with urgency and determination, seeking to seize control of the Russian government and overthrow the provisional government established after the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. The historical significance of this event marked the beginning of the Bolshevik Revolution, which would ultimately lead to the establishment of the Soviet Union. The photograph, taken in the Smolny Institute, the Bolshevik Party headquarters, shows Lenin delivering his impassioned speech, with the committed and focused expression that would become synonymous with his leadership. Josef Stalin (1879-1953), who is also present in the photograph, would go on to play a major role in the Soviet Union, eventually becoming its leader. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and interconnected nature of historical events, with Lenin's call for revolution setting the stage for the political landscape of the 20th century. This photograph is a testament to the power of words and the impact they can have on history. Lenin's speech that day galvanized the Bolsheviks and set in motion the chain of events that would change the course of human history. The image also highlights the importance of historical records and the role they play in preserving and understanding the past.
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