Attitudes of Russian Officers in the Conditions of the Polish-Soviet War of 1920 Based on Savinkov’s Memoirs

The Polish-Soviet War of 1920 is a key period to understanding the history Poland as well Polish-Russian relationships. Despite amount research on topic, there are still many gaps be filled. One them attitudes and behaviour Russian officers in war conditions. main source for this article Viktor Savinkov’s memoirs written 1927 kept State Archive Federation. Viktorovich Savinkov (1886–1954) was publicist, writer, artist; younger brother Boris Savinkov, famous writer revolutionist. During Civil War, he soldier Don Army. In early 1920, captured by Bolsheviks offered join Red characterises way concealing his socio-political views, expressing towards new authorities, how managed desert during war. conditions offensive Army Warsaw also described memoirs, including sentiments soldiers. make it possible study other soldiers former army, who had been forced serve