The front of the card depicts the 'Irkutsk, Railway station' with a photo credit to 'V. Verteletsky'. The handwritten message reads: 'Hi - Arrived at this railroad station after 88 1/4 hours - and 5191 kilometers - 3,114 miles on Trans-Siberian Railroad. Enough! Love, Peggy & Bob.' The card was addressed to Mrs. H. Litinsky at 65 Rose Ave., Staten Island, New York 10306, USA. The sender indicated 'U.S.A.' as their location.
This postal card features the Irkutsk Railway Station, a significant stop along the Trans-Siberian Railway. During the Soviet era, the Trans-Siberian Railway was a vital artery for passenger travel and freight, connecting European Russia with the Far East. In October 1974, the Soviet Union continued its planned economic and social development under Leonid Brezhnev's leadership, maintaining a focus on infrastructure like the Trans-Siberian line. No specific major historical event directly related to Irkutsk or the USSR occurred on October 25, 1974. The message on the card highlights a traveler's journey along this iconic railway route.
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