Historical Events tagged with "kruty"
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Battle of Kruty: Military Students Resist Red Army
A band of military students faced the advancing Bolshevik Red Army at Kruty, a small railway station northeast of Kyiv. Composed primarily of students from the Ukrainian People's Republic, this group attempted to halt the progress of the larger and better-armed Soviet forces. Though vastly outnumbered, the students' determination was fueled by the desire to defend their fledgling nation's sovereignty. Their brave stand lasted several hours, but ultimately, they were forced to retreat in the face of overwhelming opposition, solidifying their role as symbols of resistance for future Ukrainian national movements.
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