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Residents clearing snow and ice from nevsky prospect in leningrad during world war ll, 1942
Filename: 975_05_SOV-B-206743.jpg
Size: 5100 x 3547 (7.0MB)
Date: 21st March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
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Residents clearing snow and ice from nevsky prospect in leningrad during world war ll, 1942
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Media ID 9642067
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
1940s Blockade Civilians Leningrad Rubble Siege Siege Of Leningrad Street Winter World War 2 World War Ll Ww Ll
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) transports us back to the harsh winter of 1942 in Leningrad during World War II. The image showcases a group of resilient residents, bundled up against the biting cold, diligently clearing snow and ice from Nevsky Prospect, one of the city's main streets. Despite the devastation caused by war and constant bombardment, these brave civilians refuse to let adversity hinder their daily lives. The scene is filled with contrasting elements - a stark juxtaposition between human resilience and the desolation that surrounds them. The street is littered with rubble, remnants of buildings destroyed by bombings. Yet amidst this destruction, we witness an unwavering determination as people work together to restore some semblance of normalcy. Winter adds another layer of hardship; icy winds whip through the air while heavy snow blankets every surface. But these individuals soldier on undeterred, shovels in hand, united in their mission to clear a path for themselves and others. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder not only of the physical challenges faced by those living under siege but also highlights their indomitable spirit. It captures a moment frozen in time when ordinary citizens became heroes in their own right – battling nature's fury alongside wartime hardships. As we gaze upon this historical relic from WWII's Siege of Leningrad, it evokes deep admiration for those who endured unimaginable suffering yet found strength within themselves to persevere against all odds.
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