1917 Revolution Collection

Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still)
7167305 Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still); Institute for the History of Material Culture, St

The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo)
3331003 The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of members of the Red Guards)

Revolutionary Demonstration in February 1917 (oil on canvas)
FIA5359104 Revolutionary Demonstration in February 1917 (oil on canvas) by Nilus, Peter Alexandrovich (1869-1943); State Art Gallery, Odessa, Ukraine; (add.info.: Episode of the Bolshevik revolution)

Red Army and the Red Fleet 1918-1923 (gouache and ink on paper)
FIA5403411 Red Army and the Red Fleet 1918-1923 (gouache and ink on paper) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); 101x69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Bolshevic Demonstration During the Russian Revolution, Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo)
1701626 Bolshevic Demonstration During the Russian Revolution, Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Tsars Palace
1917: Tsar Nicholas IIs palace in Moscow, damaged during the Russian Revolution. Original Publication: Russian Album (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Refugees
1917: Refugees stand on the deck of a ship during the Russian Revolution. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Riddled Building
1st October 1917: The building at the corner of Boulevard Nitsitsky shows bullet-holes and signs of street fighting during the Russian Revolutuion. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Long Live The Soviets
1917: The Red Revolution triumphs over the panic-stricken crowd of capitalists, officers and priests, while, in the background, imperialist finance lets loose internecine strife

Metropole Under Fire
1917: The facade of the Hotel Metropole in Moscow shows bullet-holes after an assault during the Russian Revolution. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Revolution
March 1917: The first demonstration of the Revolution in Znamenskaia Place, Petrograd, before the monument to Alexander III

Freedom And Industry
1st October 1917: Soldiers, sailors and civilians march under one banner extolling the values of freedom and industry in the Russian Revolution. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bolshevik Uprising
1917: A crowd gathers with band and banners outside the Council hall in Kouna Lutherania, during the uprising of Bolsheviks. The President of the State had to take the march past

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The 1917 revolution in Russia marked a pivotal moment in history, as the united Russia was engulfed by the creeping influence of Bolshevism. The thick snake ring of this ideology tightened its grip on the heart of the nation, leaving an indelible mark on its future. In February 1917, a revolutionary demonstration erupted with fervor and passion. This powerful scene was immortalized on canvas, capturing the essence of a nation yearning for change and liberation from oppression. As the revolution gained momentum, the Red Army and Red Fleet emerged as symbols of defiance against tyranny. Through gouache and ink on paper, their strength and determination were vividly portrayed, inspiring hope among those who longed for freedom. A black-and-white photograph captured a bolshevik demonstration during this tumultuous period in Petrograd. The image depicted masses of people united under one cause - to overthrow autocracy and establish a new era based on equality and justice. Amidst these events, glimpses into Tsar's Palace revealed opulence juxtaposed with suffering. Refugees fleeing from violence sought solace wherever they could find it while riddled buildings stood as haunting reminders of destruction caused by conflict. "Long Live The Soviets" became both a rallying cry and an expression of hope for many Russians during this time. It represented their belief that power should be held by workers' councils rather than oppressive rulers. Metropole Under Fire showcased how even amidst chaos; life continued to thrive in urban centers despite constant danger lurking around every corner. It symbolized resilience in times when survival seemed uncertain at best. This revolution brought forth profound changes - not only politically but also economically. Freedom And Industry became intertwined concepts as old systems crumbled under pressure while new opportunities arose for progress and growth. The Bolshevik Uprising epitomized the culmination of years-long struggle against injustice; it signified victory for those who fought tirelessly to bring about radical transformation within society.