Viktor Bulla's Pioneers in Defense Drill, Leningrad (1937)

Bulla's photograph of hundreds of children wearing gas masks was not meant to be ghoulish, a commentary on war or lost innocence, but rather exemplified a reason for pride--the country was blessed with well-trained, well-equipped and obviously courageous young fighters.

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Kr0n says:

Incredible. Great sinister atmosphere. Thanks for the info.

I've post it as my favorite picture on my visualize us account ;)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

promodel2004iesc says:

waoooo
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Teaotspp Photography says:

...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Gregoriopolis says:

We don't need no education.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Clare A was W says:

Are you my mummy? www.youtube.com/watch?v=SliF64OIdcw
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

pattiflynn says:

wonderfully creepy.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

sailhounds2 says:

Looks like a My Chemical Romance video I saw once.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

mattman4293 says:

It may not be the intention, but that image is haunting.

And I agree, it looks like the video to "Welcome to the Black Parade".
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueisCoool says:

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tay256 says:

Very interesting shot, can't see their faces... but you look at each one of them closely.

Moving.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mikee.wilczek says:

it scares me :O
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt Rowles says:

Scary eh. Great.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Andersson says:

It's a bit sad too.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TheSoka says:

Incredible shot. Saw this on Digg.com.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

madeleine la belle says:

creepy
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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