Evgheni Haldei
Evgheni Haldei was a Ukrainian-born Soviet photographer known for capturing the iconic image of the Soviet flag raised over the Reichstag in Berlin, symbolizing the defeat of Nazi Germany. His work during World War II, particularly for the TASS news agency, showcased his talent for creating compelling visual narratives. Haldei's legacy includes revealing the constructed nature of war imagery and the political motivations behind them, as seen in his famous photograph and its subsequent retouching for propaganda purposes.
Born on Jan 01, 1917 (108 years old)
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Evgheni Haldei was a Ukrainian photographer known for capturing the iconic image of the Soviet flag on the Reichstag.
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