Armenians in the Siege of Leningrad

The Siege of Leningrad began in September 1941 and lasted until January 1944.

German and Finnish military operations isolated the city, while German forces and their allies sought to cut supply routes and destroy Soviet resistance.

The population endured famine, extreme cold, bombardment, disease, and mass death.

Armenian soldiers and officers served in military formations defending the city and surrounding region.

Armenian civilians living in Leningrad also experienced the siege.

They included workers, students, scientists, professionals, and families who had moved to the city before the war.

Some died from starvation or bombardment, while others survived through evacuation, rationing, and extraordinary endurance.

The siege was not only a military operation but also a humanitarian catastrophe.

The experiences of Armenian residents and soldiers illustrate how the war affected Armenians far beyond the territory of Soviet Armenia.