Journey Across Russia

Dean Conger

National Geographic

Mustering in recruits, uniformed army and navy officers line up their groups for farewell ceremonies in Ivanovo. The town salutes her departing servicemen with band music and speeches. After basic training, most draftees complete two years in the army or three in the navy. The Communist Party maintains tight control over the armed forces.

Dean Conger, "Journey Across Russia," in POYi Archive, Item #9254, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/9254 (accessed November 21, 2024).