View of the dock at Kronstadt, Russia
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View of the dock at Kronstadt, Russia
View of the dock area at Kronstadt during the revolutionary period in Russia, when mutinying sailors took control. Date: circa 1917
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anarchy Baltic Kronstadt Mutiny Revolution Revolutionaries Revolutionary Sailor Sailors Uprising
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This evocative photograph captures the chaotic scene at the dockyard of Kronstadt, Russia during the revolutionary period of 1917. Amidst the backdrop of the First World War and the Russian Revolution, the sailors of the Baltic Fleet had mutinied against their superiors, taking control of the naval base on the Kronstadt Island. The image portrays a sense of anarchy and upheaval, with sailors milling about the dockside, some clustered in groups, others standing alone, all with determined expressions on their faces. The Russian flag flies proudly from the mast of a nearby ship, a symbol of the revolutionaries' newfound power. The waterfront is dotted with boats and ships, some with their sails hoisted, others with their hulls exposed, reflecting the turmoil both on land and at sea. The scene is one of intense activity, as the sailors prepare for the next phase of the revolution, which would ultimately lead to the establishment of the Soviet Union. This photograph offers a unique and powerful glimpse into a pivotal moment in world history, when the balance of power shifted dramatically and the old order was swept away.
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