Published on: 2026-09-08
Source: Official website of the State –
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September 8, 1941 – a date written in blood in the country’s history. On this day, the fascist German troops captured Shlisselburg and cut Leningrad off from land communication with the country, and the city was subjected to a massive bombing.
The Siege of Leningrad began, lasting a horrific 872 days. During this period, according to various sources, from 632,000 to over 1.5 million people died, with the vast majority succumbing to starvation.
In winter, the houses had no heating, water, or electricity. People fetched water from ice holes and damaged pipes, heated their rooms with stoves by burning furniture and books. In the hardest months, the bread ration was only 125 grams per day. And this bread was almost half composed of inedible impurities. People died of hunger and exhaustion at home, in the streets, and on their way to work.
But even then, the factories continued to produce goods for the front, doctors saved the wounded, teachers conducted lessons, and the city’s defenders held its lines.
The blockade was broken on January 18, 1943, and Leningrad was fully liberated on January 27, 1944.
Participants in these terrible events also included people whose fates are connected with the history of our university. Their memories, biographies, and names are gathered on the cards.
To your feat, Leningrad. We remember. We are proud.
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