Museum of Occupation

A very sobering visit to the museum which tells the story of the occupation of Latvia from the first world War until the present. How they fought for the Russians and the Germans, sometimes fighting for both sides at different times. How they suffered separation from their families, and often perished in the Gulags. The museum was very aptly displayed, and very thought provoking.
I needed to find out about Latvia, as I met a photographer some years ago, whose life was torn apart by the wars.
I should add that the photo is sooc, not edited. I believe the hanging ribbons may be to portray their struggle to survive and rebuild their country

[Beryl Lloyd]

Amazing walkway through the different exhibits ! Very thought provoking !

[Jessica Eby]

That must have been a difficult but interesting museum to visit. I read a book earlier this year that was about the occupation(s) of Latvia during the Second World War era. There is a review of it here (not mine), if it's of interest to you: https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/daughters-of-the-occupation-a-novel-of-wwii

[Barb]

Intriguing photo, Judith! Well caught and, yes, sobering to learn a bit of Latvia's history.

[LTaylor]

thanks for remembering and reminding

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice capture!

[Judith Johnson]

@princessicajessica It was, and thank you, the book sounds very interesting

[Christine Sztukowski]

Very creative photo, and sobering reminder of the pain in war

[Renee Salamon]

Fabulous shot - I agree with you, I visited several years ago

[*lynn]

very cool

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

I'm not sure how much of this is natural museum and how much might be editing but you have produced a provocative result.

[Carole Sandford]

I love the way you’ve caught this! An interesting visit I’m sure.

[carol white]

A super presentation and narrative. Fav 😊

[Phil Howcroft]

sobering for sure Judith

[Joan Robillard]

Neat

[Islandgirl]

Wow well done and interesting photo!

[Corinne C]

Interesting subject and great photo

[Brian]

Sobering image and narrative

[Diana]

Such an amazing capture Judith, it must have been quite a sobering walk through there.

[Jerzy]

Very well captured.

[Michelle]

Lovely capture

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So interesting looking.

[haskar]

I like this scene. For me, these ribbons obscure the view and make it difficult to see the whole. It is a symbol. Even today, many people are fascinated by communism and cannot see the crime.