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Entry of the Red Army into Tbilisi – February 1921, on horse Sergo Orjonikidze

Historic photograph showing mounted soldiers and a large gathered crowd on a cobblestone street in an urban setting.

Entry of the Red Army into Tbilisi, February 1921.

Entry of the Red Army into Tbilisi in February 1921, marking a decisive moment in Georgian history. This gelatin silver photograph documents mounted soldiers entering the city along a cobblestone street surrounded by a large crowd of civilians. The image reflects the political and military transition that led to the end of the First Georgian Republic (1918–1921).

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Date
1921
Attribution
Photos are kept in the State Cinema-Photo Archive
Rights
Public domain - Free to use
TbilisiPolitical Events (Civic & State Life)