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world war ll: the siege of leningrad, women taking water flowing from broken water mains
Filename: 975_05_SOV-B-0120.jpg
Size: 3836 x 2746 (3.9MB)
Date: 22nd March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
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world war ll: the siege of leningrad, women taking water flowing from broken water mains
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Media ID 9667039
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
1940s Civilian Leningrad Siege Siege Of Leningrad Winter World War 2 World War Ll World War Two Ww Ll
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print captured during World War II, we witness the indomitable spirit of the women of Leningrad amidst unimaginable adversity. The image portrays a group of brave civilians, their faces etched with determination and resilience, as they gather around broken water mains to collect precious water in freezing winter conditions. The Siege of Leningrad was one of the most brutal episodes in human history, lasting for 872 days from 1941 to 1944. As German forces encircled the city, cutting off all supply routes, its inhabitants faced extreme shortages and starvation. Yet even in such dire circumstances, these courageous women refused to succumb to despair. With great resourcefulness and strength, they harnessed every opportunity for survival. Here we see them defying bone-chilling temperatures and risking their lives by collecting water flowing from broken pipes. This act symbolizes not only their desperate need for sustenance but also their unwavering determination to endure against all odds. This photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the countless untold stories that unfolded during World War II – stories of ordinary people who displayed extraordinary courage in times of immense hardship. It is a testament to the unbreakable human spirit that can find hope even amidst devastation. As we reflect upon this image from Universal Images Group (UIG), let us honor those who lived through such harrowing experiences and remember that it is our duty to preserve peace so that future generations may never have to face similar horrors again.
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