{"product_id":"blockade-diary-under-siege-in-leningrad-1941-1942-paperback","title":"Blockade Diary: Under Siege in Leningrad, 1941-1942 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElena Kockina\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSamuelc Ramer\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the harrowing reality of the Siege of Leningrad through the eyes of Elena Kochina in \u003ci\u003eBlockade Diary\u003c\/i\u003e. This powerful first-person account chronicles the 872 days of relentless siege that claimed over a million civilian lives between 1941 and 1944.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Elena Kochina, a 34-year-old woman with a prosperous life, finds her world turned upside down as the blockade begins. Her diary captures the daily struggle for survival, the moral dilemmas, and the acts of both selfishness and extraordinary courage that defined this period. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than just a record of suffering and starvation, \u003ci\u003eBlockade Diary \u003c\/i\u003eis a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Kochina's vivid narrative reveals the depths of despair and the heights of generosity, offering a unique and deeply personal perspective on one of history's greatest humanitarian catastrophes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This remarkable book is essential reading for anyone interested in World War II history, the human condition, and the enduring power of hope and perseverance. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElena Kochina was born in 1907 in St.Petersburg (later Leningrad), Russia.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48744566915320,"sku":"9781468309690","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/IyGVxhVmnz9781468309690.webp?v=1780307422","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/blockade-diary-under-siege-in-leningrad-1941-1942-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}