Greeting Cheluskin Men, 1934

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1934
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1934
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Arkady Shaikhet

“Greeting Cheluskin Men,” 1934
(The Soviet Steamship named Cheluskin sunk during an expedition in Arctic waters. Half of the crew members were saved in the rescue mission by aircraft pilots who later were the first to receive the newly established highest title of Hero of the Soviet Union).
Gelatin silver print, 6 x 8 inches
Photographer’s stamp and signature on verso