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Les Emeutes de juillet 1917 a Petrograd; Un episode de la Guerre de Rues, le 17 juillet, 1917. Creator: Viktor Bulla
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Les Emeutes de juillet 1917 a Petrograd; Un episode de la Guerre de Rues, le 17 juillet, 1917. Creator: Viktor Bulla
Les Emeutes de juillet 1917 a Petrograd; Un episode de la Guerre de Rues, le 17 juillet, 1917. Russian Revolution: the Petrograd Riots of July 1917; an episode of the Street Wars, 17 July. (Rioters on the Nevsky Prospect come under machine gun fire). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This striking photograph, titled "Les Emeutes de juillet 1917 a Petrograd; Un episode de la Guerre de Rues, le 17 juillet" (The Petrograd Riots of July 1917; an episode of the Street Wars, 17 July), was captured by renowned photographer Viktor Bulla in 1917. The image is taken from the French publication "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924. The scene depicts a chaotic moment during the July Days Riots in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg), Russia. The Nevsky Prospect, a major street in the city, is filled with protesters, some of whom are running for cover as soldiers open fire. The expression of fear and desperation on the faces of the rioters is palpable, as they try to escape the hail of machine gun bullets. The bodies of the fallen lie lifeless on the ground, adding to the sense of tragedy and violence. The July Days Riots were a pivotal moment in the Russian Revolution, occurring just months before the October Revolution. The protests were sparked by discontent with the Provisional Government's handling of the war effort and food shortages. The riots were put down with force, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries. Bulla's photograph captures the raw emotion and intensity of the moment, providing a powerful visual record of this significant historical event. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the struggle for political change.
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