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Father Gapon

GEORGI APOLLONOVICH GAPON known as Father Gapon, prominent leader of the partially unsuccessful Russian rising in 1905. (see also our events file) Date: 1870 - 1906

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Media ID 14303817

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File Georgi Partially Prominent Rising Unsuccessful Gapon

Large Photo Mug (15 oz)

Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs featuring an iconic image of Father Gapon. This mug pays tribute to Georgi Apollonovich Gapon, a prominent Russian leader during the 1905 uprising. The high-quality print of this historical photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online is sure to add character and conversation to your daily routine. Perfect for history enthusiasts or as a unique gift, this mug is not just a drinkware, but a piece of history in your hands.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

EDITORS COMMENTS
Father Gapon: A Pivotal Figure in the Russian Revolution of 1905 This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Father Georgi Apollonovich Gapon (1870-1906), a Russian Orthodox priest and labor activist who played a significant role in the revolutionary events of 1905. Gapon is best known for leading the peaceful demonstration of workers and their families, known as the Bloody Sunday Massacre, which marked the beginning of the Russian Revolution. Born in the village of Kostroma, Russia, Gapon was ordained as a priest in 1894. However, he soon became disillusioned with the Church's apathy towards the plight of the working class and turned to activism. In 1902, he founded the Assembly of Russian Factory and Mill Workers, which grew to become a powerful labor organization. Gapon's peaceful approach to labor reform earned him the trust of the workers, and he was seen as a potential mediator between the workers and the Tsarist regime. On January 22, 1905, Gapon led a procession of over 200,000 workers and their families to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg to present a petition to Tsar Nicholas II. The peaceful demonstration was met with brutal force, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of unarmed civilians. The Bloody Sunday Massacre shocked the world and galvanized the Russian people, leading to widespread protests and riots. Gapon was arrested and exiled to Siberia, but his legacy lived on. He became a symbol of the workers' struggle for rights and reform, and his name became synonymous with the Russian Revolution. This photograph of Father Gapon, taken around the time of the Bloody Sunday demonstration, captures the intensity and determination in his eyes. It serves as a powerful reminder of the pivotal role he played in Russian history and the profound impact of the events of 1905 on the course of the Russian Revolution.

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