This work of historical nonfiction examines the experience of Jewish refugees who fled from the western regions of the Soviet Union into the Soviet interior during World War II, focusing on daily life under evacuation, the struggle for housing and food, and the difficult relationship between displaced Jews, local communities, and Soviet authorities. Albert Kaganovitch draws on archival material and statistical evidence to trace not only the movement of refugees but also the political, social, and human tensions created by war, exile, antisemitism, and survival under extreme conditions. The book speaks to readers interested in Jewish history, the history of the Soviet Union, wartime displacement, and the unresolved question of what refuge means when safety itself comes with loss, dependence, and hostility.
Author: Albert Kaganovitch
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication year: 2022
Pages: 336
