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WORLD WAR I: PETROGRAD. Scores of people were killed and wounded when shots were
WORLD WAR I: PETROGRAD.
Scores of people were killed and wounded when shots were fired from the roof of a library during the Leninist uprising in the Nevsky Prospect, Petrograd (St. Petersburg), Russia. Photograph, July 1917
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1917 Aerial View Bullet Kill Lenin Petrograd Roof Running Russia Russian Shoot Shot Uprising World War I Hurt Nevsky Wound
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This powerful photograph captures the chaos and devastation that unfolded during the Leninist uprising in Petrograd (St. Petersburg), Russia, amidst World War I. Taken from an aerial perspective in July 1917, it offers a haunting glimpse into a city torn apart by violence. The image showcases Nevsky Prospect, one of the main streets in Petrograd, where scores of innocent people lost their lives or were wounded when shots rang out from the roof of a library. The sepia-toned print emphasizes the somber atmosphere surrounding this tragic event. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness terrified individuals running for cover while others lie injured on the street. The bullet-riddled buildings stand as grim witnesses to the brutality unleashed upon this once vibrant city. Lenin's uprising marked a turning point in Russian history and set off a chain reaction of events that would shape the nation's future. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of both the human cost and political significance associated with such conflicts. As we reflect on this historical moment captured through Granger Art on Demand's lens, let us remember those who suffered during these tumultuous times and strive towards building a world free from violence and bloodshed.
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