During the Siege of Leningrad the city's trams fearlessly continued their work despite the destruction of its infrastructure.
The trams performed significant functions: they transported soldiers to the front line and brought wounded soldiers back. They helped evacuate children and works of art out of the city. In some cases they were even set up as road barricades.
Many trams were driven by women and even children.
Throughout the blockade years almost 4,500 people were employed at tramway parks and lines.
These are a few trams I photographed during my visits to St Petersburg.
It would be great to see any other photos or stories you may have on the subject
Nick
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