Tsaritsyn Collection

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

Samara, Tsaritsyn and Kozmodemyansk (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the Artist)
Samara, Tsaritsyn and Kozmodemyansk (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia by Adam Ole. Private Collection

Burning City, Stalingrad, 1942
7083572 Burning City, Stalingrad, 1942 by Wiener, Karl (1901-49); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Bolshevik commanders Joseph Stalin and Kliment Voroshilov in the trenches of Tsaritsyn, Russian Civil War, 1918 (litho)
5231622 Bolshevik commanders Joseph Stalin and Kliment Voroshilov in the trenches of Tsaritsyn, Russian Civil War, 1918 (litho) by Grekov

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Stalin, Voroshilov and Shchadenko in the trenches of Tsaritsyn, 1934. Private Collection

Branobel transhipment point in Tsaritsyn. Twenty-five Year Jubilee of the Brothers Nobel Oil Company (1879-1904), 1904. Private Collection

Tsaritsyn Defense. Artist: Grekov, Mitrofan Borisovich (1882-1934)
Tsaritsyn Defense. Private Collection

Tsaritsyn Defense. Private Collection

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tsaritsyn (Volgograd)
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tsaritsyn (Volgograd, Stalingrad). A bust of Gogol can be seen on a tall plinth in the garden in the foreground

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Tsaritsyn, a city steeped in history and resilience. From the house-to-house fighting during the Battle of Stalingrad to its depiction in ancient illustrations, it has witnessed it all. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral stands tall as a symbol of faith amidst the chaos that once engulfed this Soviet city. The Battle of Stalingrad, immortalized in color lithographs, showcases the extreme resistance displayed by the brave inhabitants of Tsaritsyn. The burning city paints a haunting picture of destruction and sacrifice endured during World War II. In earlier times, Bolshevik commanders Joseph Stalin and Kliment Voroshilov found themselves on these very streets, trenches dug deep as they fought for their cause during the Russian Civil War. Decades later, Stalin returned alongside Voroshilov and Shchadenko to reminisce about their time spent defending Tsaritsyn. Beyond war-torn memories lies another facet of Tsaritsyn's past - Branobel transhipment point. This hub served as an essential link for the Brothers Nobel Oil Company during its twenty-five-year jubilee celebration. Through it all, artist Mitrofan Borisovich Grekov captured the essence of Tsaritsyn's defense with his poignant artwork. His brushstrokes depict bravery and determination etched into every face that stood against adversity. Tsaritsyn remains more than just a name; it is an embodiment of strength forged through countless battles fought on its soil. A testament to human endurance and unwavering spirit - this is Tsaritsyn's legacy.