Reasons for emancipation

Dmitry Chernyshev says: “Before the start of the First World War, no more than 10% of women participated in active work. Since its inception, their number has tripled. It was the war and the lack of men that brought women into professions where they had never been before.”

(Total 11 photos)

1. 1916. Policewomen

2. 1916. Members of the women's fire brigade

3. 1917. Women - drivers of ambulances

4. 1917. In the car workshop

5. 1917. Female conductors

6. 1917. Woman mechanic

7. 1915. Welder at a military factory

8. 1916. Stokers

9. 1917. Diggers

10. 1915. Production of cartridge cases

11. 1914. Street cleaning

Keywords: Women | Profession | Emancipation

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