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.

1 comment:

  1. A direct translation reads "breast on defense Petrograd"

    Not sure if they want to attack or defend. Very confusing.

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