Russian government attempts to rewrite Stalin's slave labor camp history.See Email below.
Historical Note: Thousands of German Russians who remained in Russia following the Bolshevik Revolution were deported to slave labor camps by Stalin during the events leading up to and including World War II.
April 30,2009
Letters from Stalin's Russia
*Theft of Letters:
Russian Police Break into Memorial Society Office *
Dear readers,
It is with considerable concern that I write to you.
Several years ago, the Memorial Society in St. Petersburg, asked for my
copies of original letters, my book, documentary, and photos of the
writers. Their interest was very affirming. The letters were very
significant to them. Many phone calls and emails traveled between us.
The Memorial Society planned to exhibit the letters (written by the
Regehr family from their Gulag prison camp) at their museum in Perm 36.
Four months ago, the office of the society was raided by the Russian
police and all files were confiscated. This is chilling. Documents held
by the society appear to be a threat. The article in the Chicago Tribune
describes the incident. Read the news article here .
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?GulagLetters/472283e582/c0911db735/e73ab77549>.
So what now? With the new Russian regime determined to re-write history,
what can we do? How can we ensure that the stories of those who suffered
are preserved? That the victims of the Gulag are remembered?
I suggest the following:
* Listen to family members and friends who fled Russia. Tell them
you will remember.
* Share these stories with the on line community
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and anyone else who will listen.
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as a gift for someone who needs to remember.
Regardless of what you decide to do, the most important act is to remember.
Sincere thanks for your continued interest in the letters and in those
who wrote them.
Ruth Derksen Siemens
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Michael M. Miller, Director & Bibliographer
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection (GRHC)
Libraries
NDSU Dept #2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA
Tel: 701-231-8416
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