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DELUDED COMMUNISTS
Deluded Russian peasants at Vladivostok parading with banners of Lenin (left), Marx (centre) and Trotsky (right), when an uprising against Bolshevism seemed imminent. Date: early 1930s
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Banners Bolshevism Communism Communists Imminent Lenin Marx Parading Peasants Trotsky Uprising Vladivostok Deluded
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In this evocative photograph, a group of Russian peasants from Vladivostok are seen proudly carrying banners bearing the images of revolutionary leaders Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx, and Leon Trotsky, during a time when an uprising against Bolshevism seemed imminent in the early 1930s. The scene is one of fervent devotion to the ideals of communism, as the peasants, dressed in traditional garb, march in unison through the streets of the city. Despite the harsh realities of life under the Soviet regime, these deluded communists cling to their beliefs, believing that the promises of a better future for the working class will soon be realized. The banners they carry are a testament to their unwavering faith in the revolutionary leaders who had led the Bolshevik Revolution just over two decades prior. However, the situation in Vladivostok was far from stable. The city, located in the far east of Russia, had been a hotbed of anti-Bolshevik sentiment since the end of the Russian Civil War. The peasants' faith in the Communist Party was being tested by the harsh economic conditions and the increasing repression of political dissent. The photograph captures a moment of defiance and determination in the face of adversity. Yet, it also serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of the Soviet experience. The peasants' unwavering belief in the promises of communism stands in stark contrast to the harsh realities of life under the Soviet regime. The photograph invites us to reflect on the power of ideology to shape people's beliefs and actions, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This poignant image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history, when the future of the Soviet Union hung in the balance, and the faith of its people in the revolutionary ideals of communism was put to the test.
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