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Serbian detachment, Nadvoitsa, Murmansk, Russia
A Serbian detachment standing to attention on the railway siding at Nadvoitsa (Nadvoitsy), Murmansk, during the Russian Civil War. Date: 1919
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Attention Detachment Serbian Siding 1919 Karelia Murmansk
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the tumultuous Russian Civil War, as a disciplined Serbian detachment stands to attention on the railway siding at Nadvoitsa (Nadvoitsy), Murmansk, Russia, in the year 1919. The remote and rugged landscape of Karelia, with its barren trees and snow-covered ground, serves as a stark backdrop to the determined faces of these soldiers. The Russian Civil War, which lasted from 1918 to 1922, was a period of intense conflict and turmoil in Russia, following the fall of the Russian Empire and the Bolshevik Revolution. The war drew in various forces, including the Serbian Army, which had been fighting on the Eastern Front during World War I and was now seeking to return home. The Serbian detachment, dressed in their military uniforms and carrying their weapons at the ready, exude a sense of discipline and determination. Their presence on the railway siding suggests that they were likely waiting for transportation to their next destination, possibly to be repatriated back to their homeland. Despite the harsh conditions and the challenges they faced, these soldiers remained steadfast in their duty, standing tall and proud in the face of adversity. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of the soldiers who fought during the Russian Civil War, and the complex history of Russia and its people during this turbulent period.
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