People queueing for food, Russia
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People queueing for food, Russia
People in a Russian city queueing for food at a time when supplies were low, after the October Revolution of 1917. Date: circa 1918
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cyrillic Queue Queueing Revolution Signs Supplies
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of life in a Russian city during the aftermath of the October Revolution in 1918. Amidst the desolate streets and empty shops, a crowd of people eagerly queue for their daily rations of food. The signs above the buildings, written in the Cyrillic script, add to the sense of foreignness and uncertainty. The First World War had taken a heavy toll on Russia's economy and infrastructure, leaving many citizens struggling to survive. The revolution, which overthrew the Tsarist regime, brought with it the promise of a better future, but the transition was far from smooth. Food shortages became a daily struggle, with long queues forming outside shops and distribution points. The people in this photograph stand patiently, bundled up against the cold, their faces etched with worry and determination. The scene is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the Russian people during this tumultuous period in history.
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