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Nikolai Ruzsky, Russian General
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Nikolai Ruzsky, Russian General
Nikolai Vladimirovich Ruzsky (1854-1918), Russian General during the First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914
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This striking photograph captures the stern yet resolute visage of Nikolai Vladimirovich Ruzsky, a prominent Russian general during the First World War. Dressed in his full military regalia, Ruzsky wears the distinctive uniform of a Russian general, complete with a tall, peaked cap adorned with a golden eagle and a long, flowing moustache. The image dates from the early years of the war, around 1913-1914, and Ruzsky's chest is bedecked with an impressive array of medals and decorations, including the Order of St. George, Russia's highest military honor. Ruzsky's military career began in the late 19th century, and he rose through the ranks to become a key commander in the Imperial Russian Army. He saw action in the Russo-Japanese War, where he distinguished himself in battle. During the First World War, Ruzsky commanded the Southwestern Front, leading Russian forces against the Central Powers in Galicia and the Carpathian Mountains. Despite some initial successes, Ruzsky's forces were eventually pushed back, and he was relieved of his command in late 1915. Despite this setback, Ruzsky remained a respected figure in the Russian military, and he continued to serve until the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. He was eventually arrested by the new Soviet regime and died in prison in 1918. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Ruzsky's military career and the tumultuous events of the early 20th century in Russia.
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