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title: The Bolshevik
author: Boris Kustodiev
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20827/the-bolshevik/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-03-24
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# The Bolshevik
_Authored by Boris Kustodiev_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20827.jpg)
## Image Caption
*The Bolshevik*, oil on canvas by Boris Kustodiev, 1920.
Dedicated to the Russian Revolution of 1917, Kustodiev depicts a collosal figure flying the red banner of the new Soviet state as he leads the Moscow crowds through the streets.
The State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Kustodiev, B. (2025, August 18). The Bolshevik. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Kustodiev, Boris. "The Bolshevik." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 18, 2025. .
### MLA
Kustodiev, Boris. "The Bolshevik." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Aug 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://www.wikiart.org/en/boris-kustodiev/the-bolshevik-1920)First published on [WikiArt.org](http://www.wikiart.org/) and republished. [Original image](https://www.wikiart.org/en/boris-kustodiev/the-bolshevik-1920) by [**Boris Kustodiev**](https://www.wikiart.org/en/boris-kustodiev/the-bolshevik-1920). Submitted by [Zachary Kay](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/zacharykay/ "User Page: Zachary Kay"), published on 18 August 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.