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River ships moor in front the Russian White House in Moscow on August 21, 1991, to support Boris Yeltsin. Russia marks on August 19-22, 2011, the 20th anniversary of the abortive 1991 coup against then Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev. Tanks rolled through Moscow towards the Russian White House, where Boris Yeltsin, leader of the Soviet-era Russian republic at the time, gathered his supporters after denouncing the coup from the roof of a tank, what resulted later a collapse of the Soviet empire. AFP PHOTO/ ALEXANDER NEMENOV / AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER NEMENOV
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a significant moment in history - the 1991 coup against Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev. The image showcases river ships moored in front of the iconic Russian White House in Moscow on August 21,1991, symbolizing support for Boris Yeltsin. As Russia commemorates the 20th anniversary of this abortive coup from August 19-22,2011, we are reminded of the pivotal role played by Yeltsin and his supporters. The photograph transports us back to that fateful day when tanks rolled through Moscow towards the Russian White House. It was here that Yeltsin defiantly denounced the coup from atop a tank's roof, galvanizing his followers and ultimately leading to the collapse of the Soviet empire. The barge anchored nearby serves as a striking backdrop to this historic scene. In this exterior view, we witness not only a demonstration against political conspiracy but also an act of revolt against oppressive forces. The barricades erected around the White House stand as symbols of resistance and determination. Captured by Alexander Nemenov for Agence France-Presse (AFP), this image encapsulates both hope and defiance amidst turbulent times. Its horizontal composition allows us to absorb every detail: from flags waving proudly to demonstrators standing united. As we reflect upon this photograph, let it serve as a reminder of how ordinary people can shape extraordinary events with their unwavering spirit and belief in democracy.
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