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Nikolai shvernik reading the sentence handed down by the supreme court at a trial of menshevik counter-revolutionaries in moscow, 1931
Filename: 975_05_SOV-B-VA116.jpg
Size: 5100 x 3692 (8.7MB)
Date: 21st March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Nikolai shvernik reading the sentence handed down by the supreme court at a trial of menshevik counter-revolutionaries in moscow, 1931
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Media ID 9634665
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
Communism Communist Purge Purge Trials Purges Russian Show Trials Soviet Union Stalinism Stalinist Stalinist Purges
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Caption: In this powerful print captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), we witness a significant moment in Russian history during the height of Stalinist purges. The image depicts Nikolai Shvernik, a prominent figure within the Soviet Union, intently reading out the sentence handed down by the Supreme Court at a trial of Menshevik counter-revolutionaries in Moscow, 1931. The photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the oppressive nature of communism and its impact on individuals deemed enemies of the state. During this era, known as Stalinism, show trials were conducted to publicly condemn those accused of political dissent or opposition to the regime. These trials were often manipulated for propaganda purposes rather than seeking justice. Shvernik's presence in this scene signifies his role as an instrument of power within the Soviet Union's judicial system. As he reads out the verdict with unwavering determination, one can only imagine how these sentences would seal fates and shatter lives. This print stands as a testament to both historical documentation and artistic expression. It captures not only an important event but also evokes emotions surrounding themes such as fear, control, and manipulation that characterized this dark period in Russia's past.
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