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Burning of the Tsars coat of arms on the Nevsky Prospekt near the Emperor
833370 Burning of the Tsars coat of arms on the Nevsky Prospekt near the Emperors office, St Petersburg, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright
Media ID 22227432
© Calmann & King Ltd / Bridgeman Images
Bolshevik Bolsheviks Communism Communist Communists Czar Emperors Leningrad Nevsky Prospekt Office Petersburg Petrograd Revolutionaries Revolutionary Revolutions Saint Petersburg St Petersburg Tsar Tzar Ussr
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The photograph captures a pivotal moment in Russian history - the burning of the Tsar's coat of arms on Nevsky Prospekt, just steps away from the Emperor's office in St. Petersburg, 1917. The image, taken by an anonymous Russian photographer of the 20th century, now resides in a private collection. In this powerful scene, smoke billows into the air as flames engulf the symbol of imperial power. A large crowd gathers around, witnessing this act of defiance against centuries-old autocratic rule. The atmosphere is charged with revolutionary fervor and anticipation for change. The photo serves as a visual testament to the tumultuous times that Russia was experiencing during this period. It encapsulates both hope and uncertainty as Bolsheviks and communists sought to overthrow the czarist regime and establish a new order. The burning coat of arms represents not only a rejection of monarchy but also an affirmation of people's power. It stands as a potent symbol for revolutionaries who were determined to reshape their society according to their own ideals. This historic image offers us a glimpse into one chapter of Russia's complex past - an era marked by fire, crowds, and radical transformation. As we contemplate it today, we are reminded that revolutions have lasting consequences that shape nations long after they fade from memory.
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