A captured 305mm M16 mortar used by German forces during the Siege of Leningrad. The photograph was taken in January 1943 after Soviet troops seized the weapon during Operation Iskra. Read more
A stereoscopic view shows besieged Leningrad through the sight of German artillery observers. The photograph highlights the city under constant threat from German 18th Army positions during the siege. Read more
Children in besieged Leningrad mourn a peer who died from starvation or artillery bombardment. The photograph captures the tragic human cost of the siege during the spring of 1942. Read more
Civilians in besieged Leningrad are seen butchering a horse killed by artillery fire on a city street. The photograph reveals the extreme scarcity of food and daily struggle for survival during the early winter of 1941. Read more
Residents of Leningrad draw drinking water directly from the Neva River during the winter of 1941. The photograph illustrates the harsh conditions faced by civilians during the early months of the Siege of Leningrad. Read more
The Bronze Horseman monument in Leningrad is protected with wooden shields and sandbags during the Siege of Leningrad. The photograph reflects the efforts of residents to preserve the city's cultural heritage while enduring artillery bombardments, hunger, and the harsh winter of 1941. Read more
Frozen YaTB-1 trolleybuses stand abandoned on snow-covered Nevsky Prospect in besieged Leningrad during the harsh winter of the Siege of Leningrad. The photograph reflects the collapse of the city's electric transport system after the failure of the power supply during the blockade. Read more