BOOKS
N/A. - Kersten-Kommission.
Sowjetrussische Okkupation der Ukraine: Bericht der Kersten-Kommission.
München, Ukrainischer Verlag, 1962.
€ 15.00
Softcover, 64pp., 17x24cm., in very good condition.
This report presents the findings of the Kersten Committee's investigation into the Soviet occupation of Ukraine. Drawing upon testimonies, official documents, and firsthand accounts, the committee unveils the systematic suppression of Ukrainian national identity, the implementation of oppressive policies, and the widespread human rights violations perpetrated under Soviet rule. This publication aims to shed light on the realities faced by the Ukrainian people during this tumultuous period. The Soviet Russian Occupation of Ukraine: Report of the Kersten Committee is a comprehensive compilation of testimonies and documents collected by the U.S. House of Representatives' Select Committee, chaired by Congressman Charles J. Kersten. The report delves into the mechanisms of Soviet control over Ukraine, highlighting the political repression, cultural assimilation efforts, and economic exploitation that characterized the occupation. It serves as a critical resource for understanding the impact of Soviet policies on Ukrainian society and the broader implications for Eastern Europe during the Cold War era. Charles J. Kersten (1902-1980) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. As chairman of the Select Committee on Communist Aggression, he led investigations into Soviet actions in Eastern Europe, including the occupation of Ukraine. His work focused on exposing human rights abuses and advocating for the liberation of nations under communist regimes.