Vintage Original B&W Photo, the Soviet Women During War Effort World War II in 1942 by Vsevolod Sergeyevich Tarasevich

The German onslaught moved extremely quickly, which caused severe losses for the Soviet Union. One of the primary reasons women were quickly added to the Red Army was to fill the hole caused by the staggering losses of combat soldiers due to the German onslaught. The significance of women in the Red Army and their pivotal role during World War II was revolutionary. Women were permitted to serve in the Red Army for reasons other than the incapacity of the military to replace combatants. They had an impact on pre-Operation Barbarossa events as well. Before and during World War II, women were known to have served in other armed forces.

• Size: 400x600mm
• Year: 1942
• Official Stamp

The photograph remains in good condition, demonstrating resilience despite its age. Pinholes on every corner, despite these minor issues, the photograph retains significant historical value, offering insights into the era and events it captures.

The photographer associated with Agence Novosti Presse is Vsevolod Sergeyevich Tarasevich (1919–1998). He was a renowned master of Soviet journalism known for his contributions to photography. Tarasevich began his career as a student photographer and later became a photo correspondent during World War II. In the 1960s, he joined the newly-founded Novosti Press Agency (APN) and received recognition, including the World Press Photo Prize in 1963. He continued his career in photojournalism, becoming the dean of the Photojournalism Department at the Institute of Journalism in Moscow. Tarasevich’s work remains celebrated in the field of photography.