Smolny Institute (Former Military Headquarters Leningrad)
The Smolny institute served as headquarters of the military command during the Siege of Leningrad (1941-1944). The building was camouflaged to conceal it from enemy bombers.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: George Shuklin
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