the Russian defense Ministry has posted archive photos of Soviet military leaders in the final period of the great Patriotic war, during the preparation and conduct of the Berlin offensive. The project is dedicated to the outstanding military commanders, whose fronts and army 75 years ago, completed the defeat of Nazi Germany.
In the album “Commanders of Victory: spring 1945” was released pictures of the generals Konstantin Vershinin, Mikhail Malinin, Nikolay Antipenko, Hamazasp Babajanyan, Vasily Chuikov, marshals Ivan Konev and Georgy Zhukov and other generals.
“the pictures are the iconic spring of 1945 captured as moments of intense preparation for the final battle with the enemy, and moments of triumph of the winners — marshals and generals, pilots and tank crews,” — said the Agency.
the Project was prepared with the assistance of “Fond memory of the generals of the Victory”. A photo of family and personal archives made public for the first time.
“Commanders of victory” — a series of projects on key figures of the great Patriotic war. On 15 April, the Ministry of defense has published rare photos of Soviet military leaders, at home, among friends and on vacation. On 30 April the office has shared photos with military parades and rehearsals, depicting the Soviet generals — participants of the great Patriotic war.
