Two Hundred Heroic Days Project by Pereverzeva Helen, The 9 th Form. Teacher: Utebekova Katherina Volgograd region Kotluban secondary school

Panorama of front-line Stalingrad June 1942

The people of Stalingrad fortify their city

In the late summer of 1942 the front-line drew practically to Stalingrad. August, 23 was the hardest day for the people of Stalingrad.

Grandiose battle took place on the approaches to Stalingrad and its outskirts

Hardship has come. City residents, their children leave besieged burning city

Fighting was going on for every bit of Stalingrad soil

Fighting for a house

Street fighting

Victory! February 2, 1943

This is how they looked they have reached the Volga

War-time Stalingrad

Victory banner raised over Stalingrad

In recognition of fortitude and courage the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union was conferred on 112 non-commissioned and commissioned ranks; more than of Stalingrad defenders were decorated with orders and medals In recognition of fortitude and courage the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union was conferred on 112 non-commissioned and commissioned ranks; more than of Stalingrad defenders were decorated with orders and medals