Last week, I saw this exposition about the Revolution of 1905 and its episode in Wola and the whole city of Warsaw (but especially the district called Wola), and today’s post will be all about it!

When you think about this Revolution of 1905… You probably think “Russia”, and you’re actually right. Warsaw was a part of Russia back then. But here we talk about the Polish aspect of it…

In the land full of factories (I mean Wola), it was just a matter of time until something started to happen. It was about improving the life of workers at first, but then… It turned into fighting for freedom through patriotic manifestations. You know, there was no Poland in 1905 yet, so it was the next unpopular uprising that actually made it possible for this country to rise from the dead in 1918. That’s why I believe it’s important to talk about it, and honestly, I have never seen such an exposition before!

I also learned about other things at this exposition, like the war between Russia and Japan in 1904, the world economic crisis from that time, or railway stations and school strikes, etc. So, actually, not everything was about politics out there… And I’m glad because I don’t really like it! I mean politics! It’s so boring, isn’t it…?

But anyway… When I came home, I felt like reading more about Róża Luksemburg… And I think I will buy a book about her one day… And it’s not only about my constant hunger for more knowledge… I’m a writer, so guess what it means… Ha!

It also looks like it’s the second most popular feminine Polish name worldwide after Maria Skłodowska-Curie! I mean, Róża Luksemburg… Did you know?!

Long live the revolution!

I also have a song called ‘Revolution’ that is about the revolution that starts from the heart, and it’s about not caring about what haters say… Just saying… It all reminds me of it, you know!

This exposition is open until 20th July only. So, if you’re in Warsaw, I really recommend seeing the Museum of Wola! It’s one of the most important districts of Warsaw, you know! I also recommend learning more about the Revolution of 1905 (Polish Version) as well! And about Róża Luksemburg too, of course!

That’s all for today. Tomorrow I’m coming back with another Polish podcast episode.

Love, A.A.