Soviet Fighter LaGG-3 No. 932 "For Soviet Georgia": A Symbol of Unity and Strength
August 9, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes
Soviet LaGG-3 fighter with the inscription "For Soviet Georgia" from the 88th Fighter Aviation Regiment, North Caucasus, summer 1943, symbolizing the unity of Soviet republics during WWII. Read more
Soviet Infantry Relaxing Before the Assault on Velikiye Luki: A Moment of Peace Amidst War
August 8, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes
Soviet infantry from the Kalinin Front relax before the assault on Velikiye Luki in January 1943, enjoying a musical performance on a harmonica, a rare moment of peace in wartime. Read more
Soviet Sailors of the Baltic Fleet with Saved Boy Igor: A Story of Survival and Courage
August 7, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes
Soviet sailors of the Baltic Fleet rescue two-year-old Igor from starvation during the Siege of Leningrad in 1943, showcasing Soviet resilience and compassion in the face of war. Read more
"Combat Commander": The Iconic Photograph of World War II
August 3, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes
The iconic "Combat Commander" photo shows Alexey Yeremenko, a Junior Political Officer, rallying his troops before being killed in action. A powerful symbol of Soviet heroism. Read more
A Soviet Soldier and the Liberated Village Woman: A Symbol of Hope in the Midst of War
August 3, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes
A Soviet soldier and an elderly villager share a moment of joy during the liberation of a Soviet village in 1942, a symbol of hope and freedom amidst the brutality of war. Read more
"Forward for the Motherland!" Soviet Soldier Charges into Battle in Belarus, 1944
August 3, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
A heroic Soviet soldier leads the charge with a PPSh-41 and RG-42 grenades during the liberation of Belarus in 1944, part of the Second Belarusian Front. Read more
Female Sniper of the Red Army in 1944 — Soviet Heroine on the Eastern Front
August 3, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Female Red Army sniper, armed with a Mosin-Nagant rifle, in 1944 on the Baltic Front, showcasing the courage and heroism of Soviet women soldiers during WWII. Read more