Sergei Yulyevich Witte Collection
Sergei Yulievich 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 Yulievich Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the Portsmouth Peace Conference in 1905, is seen here enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning walk with his staff, reflecting on the upcoming negotiations. In the following images, Witte is depicted at the Wentworth Hotel, where the peace conference was held, engaging in discussions with Baron Rosen, going aboard the "Mayflower" for negotiations, and attending the peace conference sessions. The historic treaty, which ended the Russo-Japanese War, was signed on September 5, 1905, and is commemorated in the postcard celebrating its signing. Witte's diplomatic efforts and strategic negotiations were instrumental in securing a favorable peace settlement for Russia.