The Shakhty Case trial (05.18.1928)

People take their seats in the Column Hall of the House of Trade Unions before the start of the Shakhty trial on May 18, 1928. A convoy guards the defendants.

Medical experts present at the trial.

A view of a section of the courtroom.

Presiding Judge A. Ya.

Vyshinsky takes his seat and opens a folder containing documents.

The defendants' defense attorneys take their seats, and those present in the courtroom rise.

Those present in the courtroom and members of the court take their seats.

The presiding judge questions the defendants.

At the judge's table, far right, is V.P. Antonov-Saratovsky.

Defendant Kalganov answers the court's questions.

The defendants are in the dock.

One of the judges questions the defendant.

State Prosecutor N.V. Krylenko listens to the defendant's answers.

One of the defendants answers questions.

People in the courtroom.

The court secretariat at work.

The faces of the judges.