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View of Blagoveshchensk across the Amur
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View of Blagoveshchensk across the Amur
View of Blagoveshchensk, Russia from Chinese territory across the Amur River. Occupied by the Japanese Army during the Siberian Intervention of 1918-1922, when the Entente powers sought to back up the efforts of the White Russian army during the Russian Civil War. Date: 1907
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This evocative photograph captures the breathtaking view of Blagoveshchensk, Russia, as seen from the Chinese territory across the Amur River. The image, taken in 1907, predates the tumultuous events that would unfold in this region during the early 20th century. However, the tranquility of the scene belies the complex history that would soon unfold. Blagoveshchensk, located in the Amur Oblast of Russia's Far East, has a rich and complex history. The city was founded in 1638 and has been a key strategic location due to its proximity to the Chinese border. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the region became a focal point of competition between Russia and China, with both powers vying for control over the resources and territory in the area. The serene image of Blagoveshchensk was captured just before the Siberian Intervention of 1918-1922, when the Japanese Army occupied the city in support of the White Russian army during the Russian Civil War. The intervention marked a significant turning point in the history of the region, as Japan sought to expand its influence in the Far East and secure resources and territory. The Amur River, which forms the border between China and Russia, has long been a symbol of the complex relationship between these two nations. The river has been a source of conflict and cooperation, with both countries seeking to assert their control over its resources and territory. Today, the region remains an important economic and strategic location, with China and Russia continuing to jostle for influence in the Far East.
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