Kaliningradians honored the memory of Polish heroes of Russian “Attack of the Dead” – a REGNUM

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Kaliningrad, August 8, 2015, 12:43 – REGNUM

Delegation from the Kaliningrad Region paid tribute to Russian soldiers – defenders of the fortress of Osowiec located in Poland, the correspondent of IA REGNUM . Exactly 100 years ago, Russian soldiers are accomplished a feat that has remained in the memory of not only domestic but also world history.

«Here, in August 1915, the Germans used against the soldiers of the Russian army chemical weapons – chlorine compound with bromine. Poisoning died about two thousand defenders Osovets “- said an employee of the Kaliningrad History and Art Museum, Alexander Novikov.

This is where the soldiers of the two companies of Infantry Regiment, fatally poisoned, went to the counter-attack and repulsed the enemy. This legendary event is called “Attack of the Dead”, after which the French newspaper “Le Figaro” published an article under the headline “Russian do not surrender.”

In a report on the delivery of Osovets, which in those days was on the territory of Poland, part of the Russian Empire, Nicholas II wrote: “I express my warmest thanks to the composition of the valiant garrison!».

Kaliningrad delegation members laid flowers and wreaths at the monument erected on the site of the battle.

«This is a memorable place for both Russian and Poles. Against the German army in World War I fought the representatives of different nationalities – said a local enthusiast, curator Osovets Miroslav Crow. – This is a historic place should unite our peoples. We’re now watching the monument just as the Russians must keep in order the graves of fallen soldiers. ”

He said the legend, which many consider the true facts about how to 9 years after the August 1915 Poles found under the debris of the fortress (it was blown up by retreating) of the two survivors of the Russian soldiers. They were on throughout this time in the dark, fed the remains of food stocks, but continued to serve. “Halt, who goes!” – With these words supposedly met characters who have found their people.

The funeral was attended by residents of St. Petersburg. Chemistry teacher, Sergei came to Teleshov Osovets with his wife, two children and students. They brought with them and set up at the foot of a large wooden cross, located next to the monument, a marble plaque with the inscription of the blessed memory of those killed in the Russian and Polish.

«The move started here a Russian officer, and completed her Polish. And the fortress commanded the Polish – Russian officer – said Teleshov. – We have a common history, have common ground, and today it is important to remember. ”

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