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Camouflaging Leningrad

Witness History

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This chapter explores Leningrad's historical significance during World War II, emphasizing the siege and the preservation efforts of its architectural treasures. Through the eyes of a young mountaineer, it recounts the daring mission to camouflage landmarks like St Isaac's Cathedral from German bombings.

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