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Red Army men confiscating church treasures of the Simonov monastery, Moscow, USSR, 1925
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Red Army men confiscating church treasures of the Simonov monastery, Moscow, USSR, 1925
Red Army men confiscating church treasures of the Simonov monastery, Moscow, USSR, 1925. The monastery was founded in 1370. The Bolsheviks closed it in 1923 and it was later demolished to make way for a car factory. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Political History of Russia, St Petersburg
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Archive Photos Icon Monastery Orthodox Red Army Religious Persecution Removing Soviet Soviet Union Treasure Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics Ussr Confiscating Confiscation
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This powerful print captures a haunting moment in history - the Red Army men confiscating church treasures of the Simonov monastery in Moscow, USSR, in 1925. The Simonov monastery, founded back in 1370, fell victim to religious persecution when it was closed by the Bolsheviks in 1923. Eventually, this sacred site would be demolished to make way for a car factory. In this image, we witness soldiers clad in their iconic red army uniforms meticulously removing precious icons and artifacts from the monastery. Their actions symbolize an era of great upheaval and conflict between religion and ideology. As they carry out their task with stoic determination, one cannot help but ponder on the weight of their responsibility. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how political forces can clash with deeply ingrained religious beliefs. It encapsulates not only the struggle faced by those who held faith dear during that time but also reflects upon broader themes such as war, power dynamics, and cultural heritage. Preserved within the State Museum of Political History of Russia in St Petersburg today, this archival photo stands as a testament to an era marked by turmoil and transformation. It invites us to reflect on our own relationship with religion and reminds us never to forget or repeat history's mistakes.
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