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Trotsky and Russian delegates welcomed by German officers, Brest-Litovsk, Russia, 1917
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Trotsky and Russian delegates welcomed by German officers, Brest-Litovsk, Russia, 1917
Trotsky and Russian delegates welcomed by German officers, Brest-Litovsk, Russia, 1917. Leon Trotsky (1879-1940), Russian Communist leader and Peoples Commissar for Foreign Affairs arriving in December 1917 to negotiate the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk which took Russia out of the First World War. The treaty was signed on 3 March 1918
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Trotsky and Russian delegates welcomed by German officers, Brest-Litovsk, Russia, 1917. This historic photograph captures the momentous arrival of Leon Trotsky, a prominent Russian Communist leader and Peoples Commissar for Foreign Affairs in December 1917. He arrived to negotiate the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, a pivotal event that ultimately led to Russia's withdrawal from the First World War. In this image, we see Trotsky stepping off a train compartment dressed in his distinctive greatcoat. As he disembarks onto the platform at Brest-Litovsk, he is greeted by German officers who extend their hands in welcome. The meeting between these key figures symbolizes an extraordinary convergence of political ideologies during a time of intense turmoil. The negotiation process depicted here would culminate on March 3rd, 1918 when the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed. This peace treaty marked a significant turning point in history as it effectively removed Russia from participating in the global conflict. The composition showcases not only the historical significance but also highlights elements such as railway transport and military attire that were emblematic of this era. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to this powerful image capturing an important chapter within revolutionary politics. This print from Heritage Images offers viewers a glimpse into one of history's most critical moments – where diplomacy intersected with revolution.
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