Commissar Collection

Leon Trotsky / Iln 1920
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in 1920, at the height of his popularity as the Peoples Commissar for War

Russian Commissar speaking at a meeting
Peoples Commissar Voroshiloff speaking at a meeting on board the deck of a cruiser

KV-1 Shielded heavy tank
A Soviet KV-1 Shielded heavy tank, knocked out by German anti-tank fire, with damaged indicated by an invading German soldier

A Soviet commissar (colour litho)
6033656 A Soviet commissar (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soviet commissar)

Civil marriage performed by a provincial commissar in Soviet Russia under the aegis of the Red Flag (colour litho)
6033529 Civil marriage performed by a provincial commissar in Soviet Russia under the aegis of the Red Flag (colour litho) by Carrey

RACIAL / RUSSIA / COMMISSAR
A Soviet Commissar Date: 1923

RUSSIA / 1921 / MARRIAGE
A civil marriage, conducted by a provincial commissar. The happy couple hold the Red Flag as they take their oaths. Date: Circa 1921

COAL MINERS: COMMISSARY. The Commissary Department for coal miners in Hocking Valley, Ohio. Engraving, American, 1884

Soviet Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov signs the German-Soviet nonaggression pact: Joachim von Ribbentrop and Josef Stalin stand behind him. Moscow, August 23. 1939.World War II

Leon Trotsky / Jan 1918
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in the year he became the Peoples Commissar for War

Racial / Russia / Commissar
A Soviet Commissar

Russia / 1921 / Marriage
Even communists need ritual ceremonies ! A pair of Russians are joined in unholy matrimony in a civil marriage by a provincial commissar under a Red Flag

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"Commissar: A Symbol of Power and Ideology in Revolutionary Russia" In the tumultuous years following the Russian Revolution, one figure emerged as a powerful force shaping the course of history - the commissar. Originating from Leon Trotsky's establishment of political commissars within the Red Army in 1920, these individuals became synonymous with revolutionary zeal and unwavering loyalty to the Soviet cause. Picture this scene: a Russian commissar standing tall at a meeting, passionately addressing comrades about their shared vision for a new society. With fiery rhetoric and conviction, they inspired soldiers and civilians alike to fight for their ideals. Their presence was felt not only on podiums but also on battlefields; think of the formidable KV-1 Shielded heavy tank rolling forward under their command, symbolizing strength and resilience against all odds. But it wasn't just military might that defined these figures. In vibrant lithographs capturing everyday life in Soviet Russia, we see them presiding over civil marriages - provincial commissars ensuring that love flourished under the auspices of the iconic Red Flag. These images speak volumes about how deeply ingrained communism had become in every aspect of society. The role of racial identity cannot be overlooked either when discussing commissars. As Operation Barbarossa unfolded in 1941 with Germany invading Russia, brave commissars led troops into battle against fascist forces. They stood as living proof that unity transcended race or ethnicity; they were representatives of an ideology that aimed to eradicate discrimination and build an egalitarian society. Beyond warfare, even coal miners found solace through their local "commissary. " The Commissary Department provided essential support to Hocking Valley's hardworking laborers during challenging times – a testament to how deeply rooted communist principles were within communities across America. One name stands out among all others when contemplating this era: Vyacheslav Molotov – Soviet Foreign Commissar.