Russian Revolutuion Collection

Worker control operating in a Soviet Factory at the time of the Revolution in 1917, from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3657916 Worker control operating in a Soviet Factory at the time of the Revolution in 1917, from Histoire des Soviets, pub

A fight between the Red and White Guard at a railway station, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657951 A fight between the Red and White Guard at a railway station, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

Ms. Baloujeva, Agronomist, announces her arrival in a village with a revolver, from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3657929 Ms. Baloujeva, Agronomist, announces her arrival in a village with a revolver, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: Mme)

Worker family taking possession of a Bourgeois apartment, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657964 Worker family taking possession of a Bourgeois apartment, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

Death of Mlle. Gorbatchesckaya, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657934 Death of Mlle. Gorbatchesckaya, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: La Mort de Mlle. Gorbatchecskaia;); The Stapleton Collection

The Cruiser, Aurora, firing at the The Winter Palace, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657908 The Cruiser, Aurora, firing at the The Winter Palace, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

Demonstration in Budapest recruiting for the Red Army from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657894 Demonstration in Budapest recruiting for the Red Army from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

In the Cheka; from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657996 In the Cheka; from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: Dans la Tcheka;); The Stapleton Collection

The Power of the Machine Gun, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657911 The Power of the Machine Gun, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: La Regne de la Mitrailleuse;); The Stapleton Collection

Exodus of hungry people from their homeland, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3658015 Exodus of hungry people from their homeland, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info)

In the Cheka; from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657953 In the Cheka; from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: Dans la Tcheka;); The Stapleton Collection

Worker control operating in a Soviet Factory at the time of the Revolution in 1917, from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3657892 Worker control operating in a Soviet Factory at the time of the Revolution in 1917, from Histoire des Soviets, pub

Russian Propaganda Poster, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657995 Russian Propaganda Poster, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Apsit, Aleksandrs (1860-1943); (add.info.: Une affice Propagande Internationale;); The Stapleton Collection

The only session of the Constituent Assembly, January 18, 1918, from Histoire des Soviets
3657936 The only session of the Constituent Assembly, January 18, 1918, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin

Female Secret Agent from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3658009 Female Secret Agent from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); (add.info.: Femme-Agent de la Tcheka; ); The Stapleton Collection; Russian

Detainee being taken to a Revolutionary Tribunal; from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3658008 Detainee being taken to a Revolutionary Tribunal; from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin

Commissar from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657993 Commissar from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); (add.info.: Un Commissaire; ); The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Armed Forces Requisition Supplies in a Village, 1918, from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3657926 Armed Forces Requisition Supplies in a Village, 1918, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin

A burial in Russia, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3658018 A burial in Russia, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); (add.info)

A Hot Soup Seller, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657988 A Hot Soup Seller, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); (add.info)

Celebration of the Third international, Moscow, 1918. Lenin leaving the Kremlin
3657960 Celebration of the Third international, Moscow, 1918. Lenin leaving the Kremlin, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin

Soviet Workers leaving the office with their food rations, from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3658013 Soviet Workers leaving the office with their food rations, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin

Soviet Workers leaving the office with their food rations, from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3658006 Soviet Workers leaving the office with their food rations, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Zvorykin

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The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a pivotal moment in history that forever changed the course of Russia and the world. It marked the end of centuries of imperial rule and ushered in a new era of communism under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party. The revolution was sparked by widespread discontent among the Russian people, who were suffering from economic hardship, political repression, and social inequality. The February Revolution saw Tsar Nicholas II abdicate his throne, leading to a provisional government taking power. However, this government failed to address the needs of the people, paving the way for Lenin's Bolsheviks to seize control in October. The October Revolution established Soviet power in Russia and set off a brutal civil war between communist forces (the Reds) and anti-communist factions (the Whites). The aftermath of the revolution saw immense social upheaval as land was redistributed to peasants, industry was nationalized, and a new socialist state emerged. Despite initial hopes for equality and prosperity, these changes also brought about repression, famine, and political purges under Stalin's rule. Ultimately, the Russian Revolution left an indelible mark on global politics and inspired revolutions around the world. Its legacy continues to shape modern-day Russia as well as our understanding of socialism and communism.