1919 - 1920. The rebellious Petrograd experiences its darkest days. While the Civil War rages on, the revolutionaries will unleash the Red Terror, using the weapons of power - police, prisons, hangmen, betrayal - to save the Revolution.
However, trapped by their own situation, they will end up destroying their own comrades.
In the end, the revolutionaries will conquer the city, they will conquer power and save the Revolution, but they will also be conquered by power, experiencing defeat within victory.

"The Conquered City" is their tragedy and testament.