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Lieutenant of a soviet tank unit lectures vilno inhabitants about the lives of workers in the ussr, october 1939, vilno, capital of lithuania, was annexed by poland between 1920-1939, occupied by soviet army in september 1939, annexed with the rest of the lithuania to ussr in 1940
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Lieutenant of a soviet tank unit lectures vilno inhabitants about the lives of workers in the ussr, october 1939, vilno, capital of lithuania, was annexed by poland between 1920-1939, occupied by soviet army in september 1939, annexed with the rest of the lithuania to ussr in 1940
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In this print from October 1939, we witness a Lieutenant of a Soviet tank unit passionately lecturing the inhabitants of Vilno about the lives of workers in the USSR. The city, which served as the capital of Lithuania, had experienced a tumultuous history between 1920 and 1939 when it was annexed by Poland. However, with the arrival of the Soviet army in September 1939, Vilno found itself under new occupation. The Lieutenant's lecture serves as an intriguing glimpse into life within the USSR during that time period. As he stands before a crowd of captivated onlookers, his words undoubtedly paint an idealized picture of worker's lives in this communist nation. With fervor and conviction, he shares stories and anecdotes that aim to inspire hope among those who listen. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also represents larger historical events unfolding around it. It is important to note that just one year later, Vilno would be fully annexed along with the rest of Lithuania into the USSR. As we examine this image today through our modern lens, it offers us insight into both propaganda techniques employed during World War II and how nations sought to influence public opinion amidst political upheaval. This powerful visual artifact reminds us that history is not solely shaped by battles fought on distant battlefields but also through persuasive rhetoric delivered directly to communities like Vilno.
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