Maria Nikiforova, looking directly at the camera, not smiling, with short hair and wearing a sweater. Its origin unclear, this photo is believed to have been taken in Yelysavethrad (c. 1918). By Unknown author - Photo of the investigation file, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9800753
Today In #LaborHistory 4/9/1918: Anarchist Black Guards confiscated car of US American ambassador to #Russia, demanding release of prisoners in US. #BlackGuards created in #Ukraine by #MariaNikiforova. Also helped organize free state of Makhnovia with #NestorMakhno. #workingclass #anarchism