Astrakhan Oblast is a land with ancient history, the center of many events described in Russia's chronicles. This region has a rich and diverse nature, a rare ethnic composition and has accumulated centuries of cultural potential. The region's main city is Astrakhan, which is proudly known as the Capital of the Caspian, the Keeper of Living History and Pearl of the Lower Volga region.Exactly one hundred years ago, events took place in Astrakhan, which became the basis for one of the bloodiest pages in the history of the region. Today we recall the confrontation of March 10-11, 1919, which is called in different ways: from the "White Guard mutiny" to the "Astrakhan executions". A sad anniversary…
Famine, typhus, and arrests
The year of 1919 began hard for the port and fishing Astrakhan. If earlier food was at least enough at the expense of transportation from the grain areas of the foothills of the Caucasus, now the situation is becoming quite difficult. The 11th Red Army retreats to Astrakhan, suffering heavy losses. Many fighters are sick with typhus, this disease is already spreading in the city. Leaving the war zone, hundreds of refugees rush here.
Famine, typhus, and arrests
The year of 1919 began hard for the port and fishing Astrakhan. If earlier food was at least enough at the expense of transportation from the grain areas of the foothills of the Caucasus, now the situation is becoming quite difficult. The 11th Red Army retreats to Astrakhan, suffering heavy losses. Many fighters are sick with typhus, this disease is already spreading in the city. Leaving the war zone, hundreds of refugees rush here.
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