Sala Świadectw

Regina describes how, by pure chance, her father found them in the camp in Teheran

Regina tells how they learned much later about the fact that her brother was shot trying to escape from the Russian prison.

Regina describes how the Russians came and told her mother that they were taking the house and all the belongings in it. She was left with a blanket and a …

Wanda tells how malaria was an ever-present fact of life, since it was impossible to escape being bitten by mosquitoes, even though they used DDT.

Wanda describes the freedom that the children enjoyed in Africa, and the adventures that they enjoyed.

Wanda describes how the families grouped their valuables in order to pay for transportation to the southern USSR.

Wanda describes the stove in the center of the barrack that was used for cooking, and the rotten vegetables they would be given.

Stefan describes how the schools were set up in his area. He also discusses home life and how his father provided a good life for them.

Kazimierz explains how communication between the soldiers and their families was a priority, and describes life for them in Africa.

Kazimierz states that they always believed they would survive and leave the USSR. They survived and went on to lead productive lives.

Kazimierz describes the amenities in the camp.

Describing how her brother was killed in Warsaw.

Describes the conditions on the train and how her sister’s condition worsened and she was taken from the train to a hospital.

Henryka describes how a Russian soldier helped the family by telling them to bring as many things as possible. This helped them survive by having items to barter for food.

Stan describes how his brother Wojciech died on the train and his body was thrown onto a cart – the family have no idea where he was buried. The next …

Stan explains how his father’s decision to take the family south was a mistake. In the north, they had access to mushrooms and berries in the forest that helped them …

Stan explains how only the children of the camp staff were sent to school. Consequently, the women got together and started a home schooling program for the Polish children. They …

Barbara describes how her father was part of the Home Army, along with 5 of her mother’s brothers. Her 5 uncles were all shot on the same day by the …

Barbara describes how, when she grew up in post-war Poland, she could never mention that she had been deported to Siberia. School authorities would always make certain that she revised …

Barbara describes an event during her time in Siberia, when a Russian lady kidnapped her and kept her hidden for 2 weeks, while the whole camp looked for her.

Jozef lists the items that were among his father’s possessions, including a letter that his father had written to him but never got the chance to send.

Jozef contacts the Ministry of Defence in the UK and learns that they have his father’s possessions and that they will send them to him via Diplomatic post. Jozef is …

Jozef describes how incredibly lonely he was when he ended up alone on the farm, away from all his mates. Having a bike helped a bit because it allowed him …

Jozef describes how difficult it was for him to leave the camp school and go to a native school in the area.