Kirov Collection

Sergei Kirov, Fedor Raskolnikov and Sergo Ordzhonikidze
Sergey Mironovich Kirov (1886-1934), Russian Revolutionary leader (centre), with fellow-Bolshevik, Fedor Raskolnikov (1892-1939) (left) and the Georgian Bolshevik

Sergei Kirov (1886-1934) and Sergo Ordzhonikidze (1886-1937), 1922. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Kirov visiting the Putilov factory. Found in the Collection of State Museum- and exhibition Centre ROSIZO, Moscow

The Wedding Feast, 1917. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
The Wedding Feast, 1917. Found in the collection of the Regional A. and V. Vasnetsov Art Museum, Kirov

Soviet leaders Joseph Stalin and Sergei Kirov, Moscow, USSR, 1928. Stalin (1879-1953) and Kirov (1886-1934) at the Leningradsky Rail Terminal

Stalin, Svetlana and Kirov in the countryside, 1934 Caption : Stalin, Svetlana and Kirov in the countryside 1934

Railway station on the Trans-Siberian line, Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, Eurasia

Stalin and kirov (same row, far left) in 1930

Kirov (Vyatka), Russia - Cathedral and Monastery Date: circa 1910s

Russian Watch Factory
Women working at the Kirov First State Watch Factory, U.S.S.R

Maryinsky (Kirov) Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

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"Remembering Sergei Kirov: A Revolutionary Leader and Friend of Stalin" Sergei Kirov, born in 1886, was a prominent figure in the early Soviet Union. Alongside Fedor Raskolnikov and Sergo Ordzhonikidze, he played a crucial role in shaping the country's future. In 1922, captured in a black-and-white photograph at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, their determination to build a new society is palpable. Kirov's commitment to industrial progress led him to visit the Putilov factory, where his presence inspired workers towards greater productivity. The Wedding Feast painting by Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev captures the joyous spirit of that era when hope for change permeated every corner. However, tragedy struck on December 6th, 1934 when Sergei Kirov fell victim to an assassination plot. His funeral saw Joseph Stalin standing alongside Voroshilov, Kalinin, and Molotov as they mourned their fallen comrade. Despite his untimely demise, Sergei Kirov left an indelible mark on history. Photographs from Moscow show him side by side with Stalin during moments of political significance - their partnership instrumental in shaping the USSR's destiny. At the 17th Congress of the Communist Party held in Moscow during 1934 – just months before his death – Sergei Kirov stood tall as a respected Soviet politician advocating for revolutionary ideals. Beyond politics and leadership roles lay another facet of this enigmatic man; photographs depict him enjoying peaceful moments with Svetlana and Stalin amidst nature's beauty - reminding us that even great leaders find solace outside their public lives. Today, one can still witness traces of Sergei Kirov's legacy while traveling through Russia's vast landscapes. The railway station bearing his name stands proudly along the Trans-Siberian line - a testament to his contributions and the enduring spirit of progress.