Soviet POWs work in factory

Identifier
irn1002947
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.355.1
  • RG-60.3472
Dates
1 Jan 1941 - 31 Dec 1943
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Russian
Source
EHRI Partner

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Scope and Content

VS, CU, MCU, MS of Soviet POWs who are put to work in a German factory receiving suits and shoes. VS, POWs being fitted for suits, smiling. VS, POWs sitting on a bench trying on shoes, continue to smile for the camera. Walking in front of shop window and bowing. Translation of Russian narration: Many Russians, Ukrainians, Byelorussians, and other Eastern Europeans who were forced to mobilization by the Bolsheviks and later on taken as prisoners of the war, have been freed for their good behavior and are now making their path to start their usual work. Right now we can see a group of former prisoners at one of the Berlin stores who are purchasing civil clothes for themselves. Tomorrow they will start their usual work according to their civil profession.

Note(s)

  • Duplicate footage, RG-60.3138, Film ID 2488.

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