Welcome
STAVKA is quite simply the best, easiest to use, most friendly and reliable photo library for leasing images of the Eastern front of both world wars, and the Russian Civil War that you can find on the internet.
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If you are an author, publishing house or photo researcher looking for images of the fighting in Eastern Europe from 1914 - 1945 then we can help.
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Please see below for more information on the services we provide and places you can find our work.
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Services
Everything you need, all in once place.
Our library combines a museum quality private collection and exclusive access to the finest photographs within Russian Archives.
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It is fully digitized, allowing our clients near instant access to thousands of images, covering nearly 40 years of conflict that shaped the modern world.
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For more detailed information on this service please click here.
STAVKA is owned and operated by Nik Cornish. Nik is a respected military historian in his own right and author of over a dozen books covering various aspects of conflict in eastern Europe during the twentieth century.
With over 25 years of military history writing in-house, your next book, caption, article or technical document are in safe hands with STAVKA.
Consultancy
Whether you are just starting your project or about to reach the final deadline, we can provide expert advice to help you achieve your vision.
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We can, and have, supported many clients add an authentic historic view to their productions or publications.
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We can also plug you in to our trusted network of experts who can advise on everything from Cossack dance steps to what the Wehrmacht ate for lunch.
Our Photos
Our Instagram is a great place to get a sense for the type of images we have in our collection. You can see the feed and follow us below.
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When you’ve browsed the feed and seen the variety and quality of what’s on offer please do get in touch. Whether you only have a broad idea or you have an exact list, drop us a line because that’s when the fun starts.