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Routledge Siege and Survival: The Odyssey of a Leningrader - Routledge

Name: Siege and Survival: The Odyssey of a Leningrader - Routledge
Brand: Routledge
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Experience a deeply personal account of survival during World War II with Siege and Survival: The Odyssey of a Leningrader. Published by Routledge, this book presents a gripping section of Elena Skrjabina's diary, offering a direct look at the realities of the blockade of Leningrad starting in 1941. Follow the harrowing journey of Elena, her mother, and her two sons as they navigate a landscape of extreme hardship. This historical account details their passage across Lake Ladoga, where they faced constant terror, hunger, and freezing temperatures. The narrative captures the struggle to find safety amidst the chaos of bombs and the brutal cold of the war years. This book provides a rare perspective on the human experience during one of the most difficult periods in Eastern European history. It is an essential read for those interested in WWII history and the personal stories of those who lived through the blockade. Through Skrjabina's own words, readers gain insight into the resilience required to survive the trek toward safety in Pyatigorsk.

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Personal diary entries provide a direct look at the blockade of Leningrad starting in 1941.

Follow the specific journey of Elena Skrjabina, her mother, and her two sons through wartime Russia.

Detailed historical account of the dangerous crossing of Lake Ladoga during World War II.

Provides a first-hand perspective on surviving hunger, bombs, and extreme cold.

Documents the difficult path taken to find safety in Pyatigorsk.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0809395118
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Eastern
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 January 1971
Listed Since: 01 April 2008

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