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Russia / 1917 / Factory
Workers take over the running of a factory
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This evocative photograph captures the pivotal moment in Russian history when the balance of power shifted from the aristocracy and bourgeoisie to the working class during the October Revolution of 1917. Taken in the heart of industrial Russia, the image shows workers taking control of a factory, symbolizing the proletariat's rise to power and the beginning of the communist era. The year 1917 marked a turning point in the political landscape of Russia, as the country was grappling with the economic and social hardships brought about by World War I. The Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, capitalized on the discontent and disillusionment of the working class and called for a revolution. On October 25, 1917 (November 7, according to the Gregorian calendar), the workers of Petrograd, the capital city, rose up against the Provisional Government and seized control of key institutions, including factories. This photograph is a testament to the determination and resolve of the Russian working class, who were no longer content to be mere cogs in the machinery of industry. They had come to realize that they held the power to shape their own destiny and bring about a new order. The image also underscores the significance of the industrial sector in the revolution, as it was the backbone of the Russian economy and the source of the working class's collective strength. As the workers took control of the factories, they ushered in a new era of political and social upheaval. The Bolsheviks went on to establish the Soviet Union, which would dominate Russian and Eastern European politics for the better part of the 20th century. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of the working class and the enduring impact of the Russian Revolution on world history.
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