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Only on September 8, 1941, the Nazis dropped more than six thousand bombs on the besieged Leningrad. The smoke from the fires filled the streets, buildings were burning. During these days, Leningrad's firefighters took on their dangerous and difficult duty. The quarter of the city's fire brigade was made up of women who replaced the men who had gone to the front. It was not an easy job. During the blockade, the Nazis dropped more than 100,000 bombs and more heavy shells on the city, the number of fires exceeded 13,000. Two thousand Leningrad firefighters died defending the city. For their heroism, the Leningrad fire brigade was awarded the Order of Lenin. #Victory80