Russian Army (1914)

St. Petersburg, Russia (later Leningrad, Soviet Union / USSR). Mobilisation of Russian Army at start of World War One (July 29 - 31, 1914). MS 2 men measuring horse’s height. Pan on scene in square: officers, soldiers and horses being led past crowd of civilians. Wider shot same. Soldiers on horses ride down city street. Men walking down the street, some already wearing Russian Army uniform, others wearing civilian clothes - they appear to be new recruits to army. Women and children walk alongside