Simon Parkin

Uncomfortable truths about the siege of Leningrad

The legend of heroic resistance during the 872-day blockade helped many survivors bear the guilt of having robbed, betrayed, murdered and even eaten their fellow citizens

The fire of anti-aircraft guns deployed in the neighbourhood of St Isaac’s Cathedral during the defence of Leningrad. [Alamy]

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