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Salaspils novads, Salaspils pilsēta, Salaspils Municipality, LV-2117, Latvia
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The Salaspils Memorial Ensemble, located just outside Riga, Latvia, is a deeply moving and emotive site commemorating the victims of the Nazi concentration camp that once stood there during World War II. It offers a stark and sobering glimpse into the darker chapters of both World War II and Baltic history.

The memorial’s vastness and simplicity evoke a profound sense of loss and remembrance. Massive stone statues, such as "The Mother" and "The Unbroken," embody strength, pain, and resistance, leaving a lasting emotional impact. Informational panels and remnants of the original camp site provide historical context, making it a valuable educational experience for those interested in the Nazi occupation of the Baltics and the suffering endured by Latvians, Jews, and others during this period.

Salaspils is not a typical tourist destination, but it is a must-visit for anyone seeking to understand the historical trauma and resilience of the Baltic people. The memorial succeeds not only as a place of mourning but also as a reminder of the importance of remembering history to prevent...

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В районе посёлка Саласпилс существовало несколько отдельных концлагерей. Помимо более известного лагеря для политических заключённых, неподалёку от него существовал также лагерь для военнопленных. Площадь этого лагеря была 18,82 га, военнопленные в нём жили под открытым небом, укрываясь в земляных норах, ели кору деревьев и доходили до людоедства. У основного лагеря Саласпилс было также несколько филиалов. В связи с этим в литературе есть разночтения в оценке числа узников и погибших.

Изначально лагерь создавался для прибывающих в Латвию депортированных из Германии евреев — с целью селекции и последующего уничтожения. Они и начали в октябре 1941 года строить этот лагерь. Из привезённых в Латвию иностранных евреев в Саласпилс отправляли только трудоспособных. Многие из них погибли от голода и непосильного труда. Впоследствии в Саласпилс также помещали латвийских евреев.

Однако евреи составили в итоге меньшинство узников лагеря. По данным историка Валдиса Луманса, в дальнейшем в лагерь заключали советских военнопленных, латвийских и других участников антинацистского сопротивления.

Летом 1942 года часть еврейских узников были возвращены из лагеря в Рижское гетто. Из-за недоедания они выглядели как скелеты. Одним из вернувшихся в гетто был чешский еврей Карел Бесен, известный как «палач Саласпилса» — чтобы спасти свою жизнь, он убивал других узников, но так чтобы они как можно меньше мучились.

В декабре 1942 года по поводу принадлежности лагеря состоялся спор между Главным административно-хозяйственным управлением СС (WVHA) и администрацией Рейхскомиссариата Остланд по поводу контроля над лагерем. 1 декабря Главное управление имперской безопасности в Берлине запросило командующего полицией безопасности и СД в Риге Рудольфа Ланге, является ли Саласпилс концлагерем, и если да, то по какой причине он не передан в ведение WVHA. Ланге ответил, что лагерь Саласпилс не является концентрационным, а воспитательно-трудовым, и потому находится под контролем полиции. Генрих Гиммлер счёл такое объяснение неудовлетворительным и называл Саласпилс концлагерем, однако контроль над ним оставался в руках Ланге до прекращения немецкой оккупации.

В марте 1943 г. в лагерь начали помещать крестьян, женщин и детей, вывезенных из сёл Белоруссии, Псковской и Ленинградской областей во время карательных антипартизанских операций (так, в феврале-апреле 1943 г. во время операции «Зимнее волшебство» лишь из Освейского района Витебской области были вывезены 14 175 жителей — взрослые на работу в Германию, дети — в Саласпилс). Весной 1943 года германские войска, отступая под уда­рами Красной Армии, поголовно угоняли с собою всё насе­ление оккупированных областей Советского Союза. В свя­зи с этим усилился приток советских детей в концлагеря и тюрьмы на территории Латвии. » В августе 1944 года оставшиеся в живых заключённые лагеря были вывезены в концлагерь Штуттгоф. Перед приходом советских войск почти все лагерные бараки были сожжены.

Оставшиеся бараки были использованы для создания лагеря для немецких военнопленных, содержавшихся там вплоть до октября 1946 года.

В 1967 году на месте лагеря был создан Саласпилсский мемориальный комплекс.

В 2006 г. на месте захоронения 146 немецких военнопленных был установлен...

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It you're interested in the history of Riga and unfortunately the pain they had to suffer, this is a most visit, pay respect and learn more about their history. There's a small museum, with exhibits in different languages. There are giant sculptures that tower over you and are a site to see, with explanation about them in the museum. We've only seen it during the winter and covered in snow, which gave it a rather beautiful image, so can't comment what it's like without.

FYI: there's one toilet for all in the entire place, in a little cabin. I'm adding this because I think it's good to know. After exploring such a space, you may need to relieve your bladder. We spent nearly...

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The Salaspils Memorial Ensemble, located just outside Riga, Latvia, is a deeply moving and emotive site commemorating the victims of the Nazi concentration camp that once stood there during World War II. It offers a stark and sobering glimpse into the darker chapters of both World War II and Baltic history. The memorial’s vastness and simplicity evoke a profound sense of loss and remembrance. Massive stone statues, such as "The Mother" and "The Unbroken," embody strength, pain, and resistance, leaving a lasting emotional impact. Informational panels and remnants of the original camp site provide historical context, making it a valuable educational experience for those interested in the Nazi occupation of the Baltics and the suffering endured by Latvians, Jews, and others during this period. Salaspils is not a typical tourist destination, but it is a must-visit for anyone seeking to understand the historical trauma and resilience of the Baltic people. The memorial succeeds not only as a place of mourning but also as a reminder of the importance of remembering history to prevent its repetition.
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It you're interested in the history of Riga and unfortunately the pain they had to suffer, this is a most visit, pay respect and learn more about their history. There's a small museum, with exhibits in different languages. There are giant sculptures that tower over you and are a site to see, with explanation about them in the museum. We've only seen it during the winter and covered in snow, which gave it a rather beautiful image, so can't comment what it's like without. FYI: there's one toilet for all in the entire place, in a little cabin. I'm adding this because I think it's good to know. After exploring such a space, you may need to relieve your bladder. We spent nearly 2 hours here.
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We took the train from Rīga to train station Dārziņi. Crossed the railway. Then passed the station building. On it's right side there is sign that shows direction of Salaspils Memorial Ensemble. We had to walk about 2km. The Ensemble is very impressive and well kept...There is also museum that shows the history, photographs and personal items ...
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The Salaspils Memorial Ensemble, located just outside Riga, Latvia, is a deeply moving and emotive site commemorating the victims of the Nazi concentration camp that once stood there during World War II. It offers a stark and sobering glimpse into the darker chapters of both World War II and Baltic history. The memorial’s vastness and simplicity evoke a profound sense of loss and remembrance. Massive stone statues, such as "The Mother" and "The Unbroken," embody strength, pain, and resistance, leaving a lasting emotional impact. Informational panels and remnants of the original camp site provide historical context, making it a valuable educational experience for those interested in the Nazi occupation of the Baltics and the suffering endured by Latvians, Jews, and others during this period. Salaspils is not a typical tourist destination, but it is a must-visit for anyone seeking to understand the historical trauma and resilience of the Baltic people. The memorial succeeds not only as a place of mourning but also as a reminder of the importance of remembering history to prevent its repetition.
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It you're interested in the history of Riga and unfortunately the pain they had to suffer, this is a most visit, pay respect and learn more about their history. There's a small museum, with exhibits in different languages. There are giant sculptures that tower over you and are a site to see, with explanation about them in the museum. We've only seen it during the winter and covered in snow, which gave it a rather beautiful image, so can't comment what it's like without. FYI: there's one toilet for all in the entire place, in a little cabin. I'm adding this because I think it's good to know. After exploring such a space, you may need to relieve your bladder. We spent nearly 2 hours here.
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We took the train from Rīga to train station Dārziņi. Crossed the railway. Then passed the station building. On it's right side there is sign that shows direction of Salaspils Memorial Ensemble. We had to walk about 2km. The Ensemble is very impressive and well kept...There is also museum that shows the history, photographs and personal items ...
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