Belgrade: The White Emigration in Serbia in the Wake of the Russian Revolution
Overview
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3 hours
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After the Bolshevik revolution, between 1 to 2 million people left Russia over three years. Up to a hundred thousand ended up in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. This influx of people certainly wasn't trivial for a country with a small population. Russian emigration certainly left a very notable mark in the capital city of Belgrade. Was it a good or bad mark? Let's walk around, observe and figure it out for ourselves.
Why did most Russian emigrants settle here? What are Nansen passports and why are they being mentioned again today? How did Serbia dare to do what even stronger countries never would - to host a fully-trained and even partially-weaponised army of another country? Let’s find out! And while we do, let's try to solve a challenging question - how would you organise such an army in exile in a way that it would not:
- overthrow anyone,
- conquer parts of the country,
- or starve to death.
That's what makes it such a wonderful country! Join us!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
We will walk to the Russian church where Baron Wrangel is buried.
While walking through a picturesque, formerly royal park, we will look for a "Russian footprint" in the city's architecture: we will see the Serbian Parliament and the buildings of the post office, the General Staff and ministries. We will talk about the contribution of Russian architects to Belgrade's current appearance and why this is not acknowledged quite so straightforwardly.
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Belgrade: The White Emigration in Serbia in the Wake of the Russian Revolution
What‘s Included
A guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
White Army, Black Baron tour
F6324WQid,Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! I got what I expected and more! The topic is very interesting and relevant. Guide Julja knows the subject, all the nuances of Serbian history, answers any question. Highly recommended!
The best walking tour in Belgrade
ilia-kom,Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a tour with my family and it was one of the best walking city tours I've ever taken! We literally saw Belgrade through the eyes of white emigrants at the beginning of the 20th century, and learned what exactly they left as a legacy to the city. At the same time, the entire story of emigration was told in the context of the complex history of Serbia itself and those specific places where we visited, and, of course, in the context of the present. I highly recommend it if you want to learn more about Belgrade, its architecture and history, and find everywhere traces of emigration a hundred years ago.
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