Sergey Witte Collection
Sergei Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the Portsmouth Peace Conference in 1905, is seen here enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning walk with his staff
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Sergei Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the Portsmouth Peace Conference in 1905, is seen here enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning walk with his staff, reflecting on the upcoming negotiations. From strolls at the Wentworth Hotel to aboard the "Mayflower," Witte's determination and diplomacy would lead to the signing of the treaty, ending the Russo-Japanese War. Amidst the bustling peace conference, Witte and his fellow envoys, including Baron Rosen, found moments of respite, as seen in this collection of rare images from the historic event.