During the Winter of Starvation the people wait in line at shops and farms for food. People gather dead wood

The transcript describes a period of severe food shortages where shops were closed, and people faced long queues and made extensive journeys to find food. Desperate measures were taken, such as cutting down parks for warmth. City children suffered greatly during these times. After eight long months, the end of these hardships was finally in sight.

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