Epiphany celebration
The most significant annual religious celebration held in Lviv by Greek Catholics was the celebration of Epiphany.
"Bloody riots", a strike of Lviv construction workers in 1902
The economic crisis, inflation, and unemployment caused strikes by builders, the largest group of workers in Lviv, for several years. In 1902, it came to bloody riots with barricades on the streets.
The Emperor Is Coming 1903
The emperor's stay in Lviv was short - only 4 hours. The emperor was checking on military maneuvers in the Komarno area, and came to Lviv rather for a short visit.
Echoes of the Russian Revolution of 1905 in Lviv
Though in the early 20th century Lviv was not an industrial center with a large number of workers, the Russian Revolution had a significant impact on life there. The events of 1905 were among the main outbursts of left-wing activity in the city.
An assembly "against Russian barbarism in Poland". Lviv, late January - early February 1905
In late January 1905, the Russian authorities suppressed workers' demonstrations in the cities of the Kingdom of Poland. After that, the Lviv Social Democrats organized a meeting of students and workers, which ended with a march through the city center and a devastation of the newspaper Słowo Polskie editorial office.
The strikes of May 1905 in Lviv
During strikes in May 1905, a trend emerged that manifested itself at its full potential during the construction workers' strike in July: an attempt to play the "patriotic card" in the confrontation between workers and employers. With this in view, the press, posters on the walls, and speeches during rallies or meetings were used.
Visit of the shah of Persia (1905)
In 1905 it was the shah's third visit to Lviv. Since Lviv didn't often receive such high-ranking guests, the visit became one of the most important events for local authorities.