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Celebrations in Moscow to mark the Communist Third International (Comintern), founded to encourage world revolution

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Celebrations Communist Encourage Founded Mark Moscow Revolution 1919 Comintern

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the excitement and fervor of the celebrations held in Moscow on the occasion of the Second Congress of the Communist International, also known as the Comintern, in 1919. The Comintern was founded by Vladimir Lenin and other leading Bolsheviks to encourage and coordinate international socialist revolutions. The Second Congress, which took place from July 19 to August 7, 1919, was a significant event in the early history of the Soviet Union and the global communist movement. The image shows a large crowd gathered in Moscow's Red Square, waving red flags and banners emblazoned with the hammer and sickle symbol of the Soviet Union. The atmosphere is electric, with the crowd seemingly on the brink of erupting into song or chant. In the foreground, several men in military uniforms stand at attention, while in the background, a large banner bearing the inscription "Long Live the Third International!" is hoisted high above the crowd. The Second Congress of the Comintern was a pivotal moment in the history of the Soviet Union and the global communist movement. Delegates from over 50 countries attended the Congress, which adopted a number of important resolutions and decisions that would shape the direction of the international communist movement for years to come. The Congress also marked the beginning of a new phase in the Soviet Union's efforts to export the revolution beyond its borders, leading to a wave of communist insurrections and revolutions around the world in the years that followed. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the Soviet Union and the global communist movement, and serves as a powerful reminder of the ideological and political forces that shaped the 20th century.

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