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Red Army soldiers carrying out an armed requisition in a village, Russian Civil War, 1918 (colour litho)
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Red Army soldiers carrying out an armed requisition in a village, Russian Civil War, 1918 (colour litho)
6033381 Red Army soldiers carrying out an armed requisition in a village, Russian Civil War, 1918 (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Army soldiers carrying out an armed requisition in a village, Russian Civil War, 1918. Illustration from Histoire des Soviets (Paris, c1925).); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection
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Armed Bolshevik Civil War Communism Communist Communists Comunist Former Soviet Union Peasants Peoples Revolutionary Army Provisions Red Army Red Army Soldier Red Guards Revolutionary Socialism Socialist Soviet Russia Soviet Union Soviets Supplies Taking Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics Ussr Workers And Peasants Red Army Requisitioning
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the Russian Civil War in 1918. In this vividly colored lithograph by Boris Vasilievich Zvorykin, we witness Red Army soldiers carrying out an armed requisition in a village. The image is taken from Histoire des Soviets (Paris, c1925), providing us with a glimpse into the tumultuous history of that era. The scene depicts the harsh reality of war as these soldiers, driven by their socialist ideals and loyalty to the Bolshevik cause, enter a rural village to secure provisions for their combat unit. Against a backdrop of winter snow, they navigate through farmhouses and fields, taking cattle and livestock to ensure supplies for their comrades. This powerful image not only highlights the military aspect of the conflict but also sheds light on the complex social dynamics at play during this time. It showcases how peasants were directly affected by armed requisitions carried out by communist forces seeking to redistribute resources among workers and peasants. As we delve into this historical photograph, it becomes clear that it symbolizes more than just an armed operation; it represents the struggle between opposing ideologies and political factions vying for control over Russia's future. Through Zvorykin's artistry and attention to detail, we are transported back to early 20th-century Russia – witnessing firsthand one chapter in its revolutionary journey towards becoming the Soviet Union.
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