One might have expected that the end of World War 1 in 1918 would have led to Helly's release but by this time the Russian armies were fighting each other and escape was impossible.
Isa maaaring may inaasahan na ang katapusan ng World War 1 sa 1918 ay humantong sa Helly's release ngunit sa pamamagitan ng mga oras na ito ang Russian armies ay paglaban sa bawat isa at pagtakas ay imposible.