Yakov Sverdlov
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Yakov Sverdlov
YAKOV SVERDLOV Russian revolutionary, virtual creator of the new Soviet state : very active 1917-1919, but died of illness, cutting short an eminent career
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1885 Active Career Cutting Died Eminent Illness Revolutionary Soviet Virtual 1919 Short Yakov
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intense gaze and determined expression of Yakov Sverdlov (1885-1919), a pivotal figure in the Russian Revolution and the virtual creator of the new Soviet state. Active from 1917 until his untimely death in 1919, Sverdlov played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of early Soviet Russia. Born in Shuya, Russia, Sverdlov rose to prominence as a Bolshevik organizer and agitator, playing a key role in the October Revolution of 1917. He was a member of the Bolshevik Central Committee and served as the chairman of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee (VTsIK) and the Council of People's Commissars of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). Sverdlov's influence extended beyond his formal political roles. He was a tireless worker and a masterful organizer, and he played a critical role in the establishment of the Cheka, the Soviet secret police. His energy and commitment were instrumental in maintaining the Bolshevik hold on power during the chaotic early years of the Soviet regime. Despite his eminent career, Sverdlov's life was cut short by illness. He died of tuberculosis in 1919, at the age of 33. His passing was a great loss to the Soviet cause, and he is remembered as one of the most dedicated and effective revolutionaries of his time. This photograph, taken during Sverdlov's final years, captures the intensity and focus that defined his political career. It serves as a poignant reminder of the brief but transformative period of Soviet history that he helped to create.
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