War, Revolution, and Reform
Civilian Life
(1900-1913)

  

    

The Era in Pictures

No discussion about a nations military can be complete without showing the civilian life of the time.  In this section we will try to paint a mental picture of what life was like in Russia during this era.  Below you can see various items that came from Russia at the turn of the century.  Photographs, bank notes, coins, newspapers, and other such things will be shown here in the future.  For now we only have one item to show you.

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3 Ruble Note

Here is a beautifully colored Russian three ruble banknote issued in 1905.  The many different colors and complicated patterns were used to prevent counterfeiting.  A variety of writing can also be seen on both sides of the note, as can its serial number: SE610876.

   

5 Ruble Note

Here is a beautifully colored Russian five ruble banknote issued in 1909.  Like the example above the note was printed using many colors and complicated patterns to prevent counterfeiting.  You can also make out the writing on the note and the serial number: UA-151.

    

10 Ruble Note

Here is a beautifully colored Russian ten Ruble banknote issued in 1909.  The many different colors and complicated patterns were used to prevent counterfeiting.  You may also be able to make out some of the writing on the note.  The serial number of the note is SY-889259.