Honoring the Past: Memorial Events in Yeisk Remembering Civil War Casualties
Kuban Cossacks pay tribute to the deceased during the Civil War at Eysk
Every year, the town of Yeisk gathers to commemorate the painful events of the Civil War that unfolded over a month, claiming the lives of over 1,500 individuals, among them, more than 1,200 Cossacks and around 200 Red Army soldiers.
During these annual memorials, organized by the Kuban Cossack Host, a range of participants join, including local Cossack societies, cadets, schoolchildren, military-patriotic organizations, clergy, and SVO veterans. Solemn services are held at the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Church and at a respected cross on the old cemetery.
Alexander Vlasov, Deputy Governor of the Krasnodar Krai and the Voiskovoy Ataman, emphasized the importance of remembering these significant events from Russia's past:
107 years ago, more than 1,500 people, including Cossacks, lost their lives in a fratricidal battle near Yeisk. It's essential to remember these pages of history and to prevent such events from happening again by instilling patriotism in the youth.
An additional note: the Cossack volunteer detachment "Kuban" celebrated another milestone in their history during these events.
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The conflict known as the Russian Civil War, spanning from 1917 to 1922, was a major clash between the Bolsheviks (Reds) and their opponents, including the Tsarist supporters (Whites), the Mensheviks, Social Revolutionaries, and more [1]. The war was marked by intense violence and significant casualties. The region, Krasnodar Krai, was one of the key battlefields, with various groups vying for control during the conflict.
The events in Yeisk contributed to the high casualty count during the Russian Civil War. Although specific details about the battle in Yeisk are not readily available, it is important to remember and learn from these moments in history, as Alexander Vlasov highlighted. Instilling a sense of patriotism in the youth is crucial to prevent such events from happening again.
- The annual commemorations in Yeisk honor over 1,500 individuals who lost their lives during a Civil War battle, among them more than 1,200 Cossacks and around 200 Red Army soldiers.
- At these memorial events, a variety of participants join, such as local Cossack societies, cadets, schoolchildren, military-patriotic organizations, clergy, SVO veterans, and the Cossack volunteer detachment "Kuban".
- Alexander Vlasov, the Deputy Governor of the Krasnodar Krai and the Voiskovoy Ataman, stressed the importance of remembering these significant events from Russia's past, emphasizing the need to instill patriotism in the youth to prevent similar events from occurring again.
- The Russian Civil War, spanning from 1917 to 1922, involved intense violence and significant casualties, with the Krasnodar Krai serving as one of the key battlefields. Understanding and learning from the events in Yeisk during this time is essential for understanding Russia's history and preventing future conflicts.
