What Pskov searchers found at the excavations in the former Nazi concentration camp

The Cranes youth search team returned from a three-day expedition in the Kolotushino tract, which took place in difficult weather conditions - under heavy rain and at low temperatures. This was reported by the Ministry of Youth Policy of the Pskov region.

The search engines worked on the territory of a former German concentration camp for Soviet prisoners of war and civilians. The main task of the trip was to check the new “undressing” pit discharges discovered earlier. In such places, the Nazis often left personal belongings of prisoners, and searchers hoped to find death medallions to return the names of the dead heroes.

Although the medallions could not be found this time, the status of the dump pit was fully confirmed. Among the finds are buttons, buckles and fragments of shoes belonging to Soviet prisoners of war. Items related to Nazi punitive forces and details of German aircraft were also found.

The Ministry of Youth Policy noted the perseverance and dedication of the team members: The whole team showed iron resistance and coped perfectly with hard physical work. The development of this huge pit has just begun. Ahead of the squad are new exits and new searches. We are proud of the young searchers