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Russian Monument - San Stefano, Constantinople
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Russian Monument - San Stefano, Constantinople
The Exterior and interior of the imposing Russian monument, set up in San Stefano, Constantinople to commemorate the conclusion of the Treaty of San Stefano (of March 1878) - used as ossuary to the Russian soldiers fallen during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-8. Considered to be arrogant by the Turks who had not digested this defeat, this monument was removed in 1914, after the beginning of the hostilities between Russia and the Ottoman Empire within the framework of the First World War
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This evocative photograph captures both the exterior and interior of the imposing Russian Monument in San Stefano, Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey), a tribute to the conclusion of the Treaty of San Stefano signed on March 3, 1878. The monument was erected to commemorate the Russian victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 and served as an ossuary for the fallen Russian soldiers. The monument's grandeur was considered arrogant by the Turks, who had not yet come to terms with their defeat. The exterior of the monument is a sight to behold, with its ornate columns, intricate carvings, and the majestic Russian double-headed eagle atop. The interior, however, is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during the war. The walls are adorned with marble tablets inscribed with the names of the fallen soldiers, their faces etched into the stone. The air inside is heavy with history, a testament to the events that unfolded over a century ago. The Treaty of San Stefano brought an end to the Russo-Turkish War and led to significant territorial gains for Russia, including the establishment of Bulgaria as an autonomous principality. However, the treaty was later revised by the Congress of Berlin, which reduced Russia's territorial gains and led to tensions between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. The monument, a symbol of Russian triumph, was eventually removed in 1914, following the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
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