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Anglo-Russian Festival
A Russian sailor watching part of the huge crowd waiting to get on board the Soviet ships during the Portsmouth Festival of Friendship. Date: April 1956
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1956 Anglo Festival Friendship Huge Portsmouth Sailor Soviet Waiting Watching
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience a captivating moment in history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the Anglo-Russian Festival. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the Portsmouth Festival of Friendship in April 1956. Witness the curiosity and excitement of a Russian sailor as he gazes upon the vast crowd eagerly awaiting boarding on Soviet ships. Our high-quality prints bring history to life, making for a stunning addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and relive this significant moment in international relations.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of anticipation and excitement during the Anglo-Russian Festival held in Portsmouth, England in April 1956. The image focuses on a Russian sailor, dressed in his uniform, who stands at the railing of a Soviet ship, gazing out at the vast crowd gathered on the dockside. The atmosphere is electric, with thousands of people from both countries eagerly waiting to board the ships and begin the celebrations of friendship and cultural exchange. The Anglo-Russian Festival was a significant event in the post-war era, marking the first official visit of Soviet ships to Portsmouth Harbour since the Second World War. It was a symbol of the thawing of relations between the two superpowers and a chance for people from different backgrounds to come together and learn from one another. The photograph captures the sense of unity and camaraderie that characterized the festival, with people of all ages and backgrounds gathered together in a spirit of international goodwill. The sailor's introspective expression adds a poignant note to the scene, as if he is reflecting on the significance of the moment and the role he plays in this historic encounter. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of diplomacy and cross-cultural understanding, and the enduring power of human connection in a world that can sometimes seem divided and fractured. Taken in the 1950s, it is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, and a testament to the enduring spirit of friendship and cooperation between nations.
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