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Railway bridge at Medevja-gora, during Russian Civil War
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Railway bridge at Medevja-gora, during Russian Civil War
A typical railway bridge at Medevja-gora (Medvedja-gora, Medvezhya Gora, now known as Medvezhyegorsk, Republic of Karelia, north western Russia), during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War. Date: July 1919
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Artillery Gora Intervention Typical 1919 Karelia
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This evocative photograph captures the rugged beauty and harsh realities of the Russian Civil War, as seen at the Medevja-gora Railway Bridge in northwestern Russia in July 1919. The bridge, now known as Medvezhyegorsk, is located in the Republic of Karelia and was a vital transportation route during the conflict. The British intervention in the Russian Civil War had begun in 1918, with the goal of supporting the White forces against the Bolsheviks. The bridge at Medevja-gora was a crucial strategic point, as it allowed the movement of troops and supplies across the river. In this image, we see a typical railway bridge, its arches spanning the water, with a wooden hut and artillery pieces nearby. The bridge is surrounded by lush greenery, but the serene scene is disrupted by the presence of the military equipment and the ominous clouds in the sky. The railway bridge at Medevja-gora was a symbol of the ongoing struggle between the various forces vying for control of Russia during the Civil War. The bridge was not only a vital transportation route but also a target for both sides, as control of the bridge meant control of the surrounding territory. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and often brutal history of the Russian Civil War, a conflict that lasted from 1917 to 1922 and resulted in the deaths of millions of people. The image invites us to reflect on the human cost of war and the resilience of the natural world in the face of conflict.
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