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Russian Pocket Card Calendar 2019
This Lot consists of 1 calendar.
The calendar depicts the cruiser "Aurora"
in the city of St. Petersburg.
The inscription on the calendar is St. Petersburg.
Material - glossy cardboard
Size: 10cm x 7cm or 4 inches x 2.7 inches
Printed in St. Petersburg
Sending free only to the confirmed (verified) address.
The cruiser "Aurora" is the object of
cultural heritage of the Russian Federation
Construction started in September 1896
Launched on May 11 (24), 1900
Commissioned on June 16, 1903
Removed from the fleet on November 17, 1948
During the Russo-Japanese War participated in the
expedition of the Second Pacific Squadron, which ended
Tsushima battle. The cruiser took part also in the First World War.
Blank shot from the "Aurora" was a signal to the beginning of
the storming of the Winter palace; the cruiser became one
of the main symbols the October Revolution of 1917.
Since September 2014 was in Kronstadt for repairs, after which
July 16, 2016 returned back to the eternal parking near the
Petrogradskaya embankment. Whether the cruiser is able to
move independently is still unknown.