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Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Kerensky, au cours d'une revue sur le front, repond aux... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Kerensky, au cours d'une revue sur le front, repond aux acclamations des hommes, 1917. Upheavals in Russia: Kerensky, during a review on the front, responds to the cheers of the men. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Les Soubresauts de la Russie" (The Ups and Downs of Russia) is a poignant photograph capturing a pivotal moment during the Russian Revolution of 1917. The image, from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919" (The Album of the War) published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924, depicts Alexander Kerensky, the then-leader of the Russian Provisional Government, engaging with soldiers during a military review on the front lines. Kerensky, dressed in military attire, confidently gestures towards the cheering crowd of men, his hands raised in response to their acclamations. The soldiers, a mix of ethnicities and backgrounds, are seen raising their caps and shouting in approval, their faces expressing a range of emotions from admiration to hope. The photograph is a testament to the political upheaval and rebellion that characterized the Russian Revolution. Kerensky, who came to power following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, had promised to lead Russia to democracy and peace. However, his tenure was marked by political instability and economic hardship, leading to growing discontent among the population. The photograph captures a brief moment of connection between the leader and the soldiers, a moment of popular support that would soon be shattered by the Bolshevik Revolution and the rise of Vladimir Lenin. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and tumultuous political landscape of early 20th century Russia, and the human stories that underpinned the historic events of the time. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing insights into the people and events of the Russian Revolution, and a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve history.
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