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1920: Russia, The Storming of the Winter Palace Reenactment
To commemorate the October 1918 revolution many of the futurists in Russia had been creating
performances that were underpinned by a political and propaganda agenda. Using agit- street
theatre and agit-ships. Mass demonstrations were also organised. on annual basis. this culminated
on 7 November 1920 with The Storming of the winter Palace. A reenactment of that event. reconstructing
parts of the original storming of the palace by workers against the Provisional Government.
The Storming of the Winter Palace Reenactment
The reenactment was directed by Nikolai Yevreinov and three other theatre directors.
They utilised 8000 citizens (including as many as they could find who had actually taken part in the
real battle).
Many army units with armoured cars and trucks also took part.
The reenactment also included ballet dancers, circus dancers, and included a
500 strong orchestra singing the 'Internationale'.
The Reenactment Plan
The actual battle began at 10pm, as the revolutionaries converged on the building occupied by
provisional government troops the Palace was illuminated by lights and fireworks. This was followed by
a parade of armed forces.
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