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Russian Refugee children / teachers on HMS Marlborough
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Russian Refugee children / teachers on HMS Marlborough
A number of surviving members of the Russian royal family escaped the country at the end of World War I (after the Revolution) from Yalta, Crimea (still under White Russian control) on HMS Marlborough in April 1919. Some of the ships guests from the Russian Refugee School at Proli (?) with their Teachers. Date: 1919
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment on board HMS Marlborough in 1919, as a group of Russian refugee children and their teachers pose for the camera. Amidst the chaos and upheaval of the Russian Revolution, a number of surviving members of the Russian royal family and aristocracy had managed to escape the country, finding refuge on this British warship. The Russian Refugee School at Proli, located in what was then White Russian-controlled territory in Crimea, had been established to provide education and support for these displaced children. The girls in the photograph, dressed in their best caps and dresses, gaze shyly at the camera, while their teachers stand proudly behind them. The children's expressions suggest a mix of excitement and apprehension, reflecting the uncertainty and instability of their lives at that time. The teachers, with their stern yet compassionate expressions, embody the resilience and determination of those who sought to provide a sense of normalcy and stability for these refugee children. The photograph offers a glimpse into a moment in history when the lives of these Russian refugees were forever changed, as they embarked on a journey to find a new home and build a new future. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and revolution, and the importance of education and compassion in times of crisis.
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