136: The Winter of Our Discontent

Women demonstrating during the February Revolution in Petrograd. (See comment below for translation.)

 
Anger with the existing rule finally boils over in Petrograd as protesters pour into the streets to denounce the government, the war, and even the Imperial family.

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Symphony No. 5 in E minor
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2 thoughts on “136: The Winter of Our Discontent

  1. The sign in front says, “Increase the food rations for the families of soldiers, the defenders of freedom and the nation.” The rear sign, “Feed the children of the defenders of the motherland.” They’re starving is what they’re saying

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