State Museum Of Revolution Collection

Celebrations on the occasion of the 8th anniversary of the October Revolution in Moscow, 1925. Found in the Collection of the State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Dmitry Vladimirovich Karakozov, 1866. Creator: Anonymous
Dmitry Vladimirovich Karakozov, 1866. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Portrait of Alexander Kerensky (1881-1970), 1917-1918. Creator: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Portrait of Alexander Kerensky (1881-1970), 1917-1918. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The prison cell in the Shlisselburg fortress. Artist: Anonymous
The prison cell in the Shlisselburg fortress. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The Trubetskoy Bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Artist: Anonymous
The Trubetskoy Bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Prison in the Trubetskoy Bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Artist: Anonymous
Prison in the Trubetskoy Bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The police recruits in Saint Peterburg police school, 1903. Artist: Anonymous
The police recruits in Saint Peterburg police school, 1903. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The opening of the Robespierre Monument in Moscow on 3 November 1918, 1918. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The Iskra (Spark) newspaper, No 18, March 1902, 1902. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Decorations of the Officers House at Liteyny Avenue, November 7, 1918, 1918. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The first temporary Lenin Mausoleum, 1924. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Nicholas II declares war on Germany from the balcony of the Winter Palace, 2 August 1914, 1914. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The Ice Cruise of the Baltic Fleet, The battleship Sevastopol, 1918
The Ice Cruise of the Baltic Fleet. The battleship Sevastopol, 1918. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Government Troops Firing on Demonstrators, July 4, 1917, 1917. Artist: Bulla, Karl Karlovich (1853-1929)
Government Troops Firing on Demonstrators, July 4, 1917, 1917. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Map of Roads, Railroads and Inland Waterways of the Russian Empire, 1893, 1893. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of Roads, Railroads and Inland Waterways of the Russian Empire, 1893, 1893. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Lenin in Stockholm with Ture Nerman and Carl Lindhagen on 13 April 1917, 1917. Artist: Malmstrom, Axel (1872-1945)
Lenin in Stockholm with Ture Nerman and Carl Lindhagen on 13 April 1917, 1917. Found in the collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

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"Exploring the State Museum of Revolution: A Glimpse into Russia's Turbulent Past" Step back in time at the State Museum of Revolution, where history comes alive through a captivating collection of artifacts and artworks. This museum offers a unique opportunity to delve into the events surrounding the October Revolution, an occasion that forever changed Moscow. One notable exhibit showcases Dmitry Vladimirovich Karakozov, an enigmatic figure whose attempted assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1866 sparked political unrest. The portrait of Alexander Kerensky, painted by renowned artist Ilya Yefimovich Repin during 1917-1918, captures the essence of this influential leader during a pivotal period. Immerse yourself in the harsh realities faced by revolutionaries with glimpses into prison life. Witness the haunting depiction of a prison cell within Shlisselburg fortress and explore the Trubetskoy Bastion at Peter and Paul Fortress—a place where countless dissidents were held captive. These anonymous artworks offer poignant insights into their suffering and resilience. The museum also sheds light on key moments leading up to revolution. Discover rare photographs capturing police recruits training at Saint Petersburg police school in 1903—an eerie foreshadowing of future conflicts. Marvel at historical newspapers like "Iskra (Spark)" from March 1902 or relive Bloody Sunday on January 22nd, 1905—a tragic event that ignited widespread protests against oppression. As you wander through this immersive space, witness how revolutionary fervor manifested itself beyond politics. Admire stunning decorations adorning Liteyny Avenue's Officers House on November 7th, 1918—testaments to newfound freedom and artistic expression after years under autocratic rule. Finally, pay homage to Vladimir Lenin himself with a glimpse inside his first temporary mausoleum established in 1924—a solemn reminder of his enduring legacy as one of history's most influential revolutionaries.