Heroes of Liepaja (Libava) (Dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945)

Heroes of Liepaja (Libava) (Dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945)

  • Антон Леонидович Колегов Tyumen Institute for Advanced Studies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Tyumen
  • Алексей Александрович Баландин Tyumen Institute of Advanced Training for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Tyumen
Keywords: Liepaja (Libava), World War II, underground anti-fascist struggle, Vdovin S.E.

Abstract

The article is devoted to the heroic defense of the city of Liepaja (Libava) of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic (now the Republic of Latvia) in the early days of the Great Patriotic War. The military significance of the defense of the city is revealed, and the political significance that has taken place is considered. The resistance of the North-Western Front is described, which, thanks to the courage of Soviet soldiers and civil defenders of the city, fought for eight days with one of the strongest divisions of the enemy as a result of which the enemy suffered significant losses. The displayed heroism of the Soviet people who spared no effort and life itself to stop the enemy was noted. Eternal memory to the fallen and survivors. For the edification of all descendants how to fight for their freedom. Know your rights, defend them and never again allow the manifestation of Nazism in any form.

Author Biographies

Антон Леонидович Колегов, Tyumen Institute for Advanced Studies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Tyumen

Ph. D. in Legal Sciences, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Physical Training of Internal Affairs Bodies

Алексей Александрович Баландин, Tyumen Institute of Advanced Training for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Tyumen

Lecturer of the Department of Physical Training of Internal Affairs Bodies

Published
2020-09-30
Issue
No 3(47) (2020): Journal of Shadrinsk State Pedagogical University
Section
5.6. History