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The Russian Revolution begins

119
years ago

22 January 1905,

The revolution began in Russia. Workers and peasants started a peaceful march in St. Petersburg demanding better working conditions at tsar. Arriving at the height of the Winter Palace, soldiers began shooting at disarmed people. As a result of “Blood Sunday”, protests spread throughout Russia.

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