The Siege: Operation "Iskra"(1977)

movie - first aired/released 1977-12-02 - audience 5.3

Action, War, Drama, History

Directed by Mikhail Yershov

"Iskra" is the codename for the plan of the operation of the Soviet troops to break the blockade of Leningrad. In January 1943, the blockade of Leningrad was broken. A corridor 8-11 km wide was formed between Lake Ladoga and the front line.