Sergei Witte Collection
Sergei Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the Portsmouth Peace Conference in 1905, is seen here enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning walk with his staff
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Sergei Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the Portsmouth Peace Conference in 1905, is seen here enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning walk with his staff. Amidst the intense diplomatic negotiations, Witte found moments of respite, as seen in these candid images of him at the Wentworth Hotel and aboard the "Mayflower." The Russian peace commission, led by Witte and Baron Rosen, arrived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to sign the treaty that ended the Russo-Japanese War. The conference room came alive with intense debates and negotiations, as evidenced by these glimpses into the sessions. Witte and Rosen were often seen in the company of the press, as seen in these photographs, providing updates on the progress of the peace talks. The signing of the treaty was a significant moment in international history, and these images offer a unique glimpse into the personalities and events behind the headlines.