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RUSSIA: REVOLUTION OF 1917. The first session of the Duma of the Provisional Government, March 1917. The empty frame behind the speakers platform formerly held the Czars portrait
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RUSSIA: REVOLUTION OF 1917. The first session of the Duma of the Provisional Government, March 1917. The empty frame behind the speakers platform formerly held the Czars portrait
RUSSIA: REVOLUTION OF 1917.
The first session of the Duma of the Provisional Government, March 1917. The empty frame behind the speakers platform formerly held the Czars portrait
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1917 Bolshevik Duma February Revolution October Revolution Rebellion Russia Russian
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This print captures a significant moment in Russian history - the first session of the Duma of the Provisional Government in March 1917, during the Revolution of 1917. The image showcases a group of distinguished men, presumably members of the Duma, gathered around a speakers platform. However, what truly stands out is the empty frame behind them that once held the portrait of the Czar. Symbolizing both change and uncertainty, this vacant space represents a pivotal shift in power and ideology within Russia. It serves as a stark reminder that this gathering took place after the February Revolution had toppled centuries-old autocratic rule and forced Nicholas II to abdicate his throne. The atmosphere must have been charged with anticipation as these men grappled with their newfound responsibility to govern amidst an ongoing rebellion. Little did they know that their time at this podium would be short-lived, as just months later, another revolution - known as the October Revolution - would bring about even more radical changes through Bolshevik leadership under Vladimir Lenin. Through this thought-provoking photograph by 140_1634347 from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to early 20th-century Russia when ideologies clashed and historical events unfolded rapidly. It serves as a poignant reminder of how one single moment can encapsulate an entire era's hopes and uncertainties while leaving us pondering about its lasting impact on our world today.
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