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Countess sentenced to three years imprisonment. Countess Dashkovna was sentenced
Countess sentenced to three years imprisonment.
Countess Dashkovna was sentenced to three years imprisonment and deportation by the Leningrad Military Tribunal for permitting members of the anti Soviet organisation, The Union, Country and Liberty League to meet in her flat.
31 December 1924
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Aristocrat Head And Shoulders Pretty Russian Young Woman
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the haunting portrait of Countess Dashkovna, a young Russian aristocrat whose life took an unexpected turn. In this striking image, her delicate features and piercing gaze tell a story of resilience amidst adversity. The caption reveals that Countess Dashkovna was sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Leningrad Military Tribunal. Her crime? Allowing members of the anti-Soviet organization, The Union, Country and Liberty League, to gather in her flat. This act of defiance against the Soviet regime led to her downfall and subsequent deportation. Despite her aristocratic background, Countess Dashkovna's youthfulness shines through in this monochrome photograph from the 1920s. She exudes both beauty and strength as she faces an uncertain fate with unwavering determination. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the turbulent times in which it was taken - a time when political dissent could cost one their freedom. It encapsulates not only the personal tragedy faced by Countess Dashkovna but also reflects upon broader themes of oppression and resistance during this era in European history. Preserved by Central News for posterity, this photograph offers us a glimpse into the life of an extraordinary woman caught up in extraordinary circumstances.
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