Russian Revolution: Hope, Tragedy, Myths

British Library, London Until 29 August

01937 546546 bl.uk

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, the British Library has launched an exhibition that examines many aspects of the events of 1917. Among the items on display are a first edition of The Communist Manifesto, anti-Bolshevik propaganda, and Lenin’s handwritten application for a reader pass to the British Library – on show for the first time.