September 8 — Memorial Day for the victims of the Siege of Leningrad85 years ago, on September 8, 1941, one of the most tragic pages of the Great Patriotic War began — the siege of Leningrad, which lasted for a long 872 days. Having captured the...
Today, September 8, 2026, marks exactly 85 years since one of the most tragic and pivotal events of World War II — the beginning of the infamous Siege of Leningrad. On this date in 1941, German troops from Army Group North succeeded in completely cutting off land connections to the city, beginning an 872-day siege that became a symbol of indomitable spirit and indescribable suffering.
The Strategic Importance of Leningrad in World War II
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