"Among the millions of Soviet citizens who fought the Nazis, were hundreds of thousands of Jews. Their stories could not be told for decades, but the Blavatnik Archive has rescued the information only they could provide."

Zvi Gitelman, Preston R. Tisch Professor of Judaic Studies, University of Michigan

LIVES OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR: THE UNTOLD STORIES OF SOVIET JEWISH SOLDIERS IN THE RED ARMY DURING WWII

The first volume in a bilingual (English and Russian) periodical series highlighting the personalized experiences of Soviet Jewish soldiers during WWII. Combining incredible veteran testimonies with powerful archival imagery and academic historical context, the inaugural volume serves as a broad introduction to this largely unknown chapter of 20th century Jewish history. Features 12 veteran profiles and an introductory essay by esteemed author and historian Zvi Gitelman (University of Michigan).

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