Workers strike in 1917 on the first day of Russia's February Revolution in the capital Petrograd, now known as St Petersburg.
Workers strike in 1917 on the first day of Russia's February Revolution in the capital Petrograd, now known as St Petersburg.
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Russian revolutionists stand on the balcony of the Tsar's residence near Petrograd.
Russian revolutionists stand on the balcony of the Tsar's residence near Petrograd.
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Around 100,000 people are believed to have taken part on the first day of the February revolution, which began with demonstrations against the war and food shortages.
Around 100,000 people are believed to have taken part on the first day of the February revolution, which began with demonstrations against the war and food shortages.
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During the February Revolution, authorities and protestors clashed on the streets of Petrograd.
During the February Revolution, authorities and protestors clashed on the streets of Petrograd.
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Armed revolutionary soldiers patrol Petrograd during the February Revolution.
Armed revolutionary soldiers patrol Petrograd during the February Revolution.
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A crowd convenes at a revolutionary meeting in Petrograd.
A crowd convenes at a revolutionary meeting in Petrograd.
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The Petrograd Women's Battalion of Death defend the Winter Palace.
The Petrograd Women's Battalion of Death defend the Winter Palace.
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Vladimir Ilyich Lenin gives a speech from the back of a vehicle in a Russian street on November 1 after the second 1917 revolution.
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin gives a speech from the back of a vehicle in a Russian street on November 1 after the second 1917 revolution.
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Revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky walks through a crowd during the Russian Revolution.
Revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky walks through a crowd during the Russian Revolution.
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A Group of Red Army soldiers in Petrograd in 1917.
A Group of Red Army soldiers in Petrograd in 1917.
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