Russian Children around a tank. These photos clearly show how an army invasion changes the life in the city. WW2 was hardest times for Russian people. Kharkov was also terribly affected.
Here is another impressive photo from WW2 times.
Child and TankLong queues in front of traditional food stores of Soviets (Gastronom).
Nazi Propaganda posters against Jews and Stalin
Red Hotel in Kharkov
Notice the language change in traffic signs as a result of the hard regime.