08 March 2011
History for the day
On 8 March 1917, Russia's February Revolution (so-called because of the Old Style calendar in use at the time) began with rioting and strikes in St. Petersburg.
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A direct translation reads "breast on defense Petrograd"
Not sure if they want to attack or defend. Very confusing.
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