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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Three Revolutions by Simon Hall review Stories from the frontlines of revolution

When, in a last-ditch effort to save the Provisional Government, two liberal grandees demanded that they be let in, one of the sailors replied, 'We will spank you! And if necessary we will shoot you too. Go home now, and leave us in peace!'
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
107 years ago

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a harsh agreement that forced the crumbling Russian Empire to withdraw from WWI, fundamentally changing the political landscape of Eastern Europe.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

The Murder of the Romanov Family

The brutal execution of the Romanov family reflected deep-seated discontent with Tsar Nicholas II's autocratic rule during a tumultuous period in Russian history.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

2 Pendants Newly Attributed to Faberge to Be Auctioned

The auction of two newly attributed Faberge pendants reveals a significant connection to Russian history post-revolution.
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