New Documents on the Finnish Occupation of the Olonets Region of Karelia in 1941–44

The article analyzes newly identified documents detailing the detention of prisoners in Finnish facilities created on territory Olonets region Karelia during Great Patriotic War. They provide an opportunity studying regional aspects occupation 1941-44, comparing data with other materials region. are letters concentration camp prisoners, written to archive late 20th century order obtain certificates their occupancy camp. Although should have been stricken off, archivists Archive preserved them and carried out initial analysis. These are, essence, memoirs, case Karelia, memoirs often only source allowing us study nature regime. For instance, permitted identify exact location some camps region, which remained unclear when working People's Commissariat for State Security (NKGB) documents. Some war crimes occupiers were already known, but these reveal new guards, against children. listing names deceased relatives also great interest, showing mortality rate camps. In addition confirming camp, former recalled events Karelia. This material demonstrates what work was performed by reveals specific crimes, reconstructs everyday life It is worth noting that modern Russian historiography raises issue impact psyche presented contribute this issue. can be used identifying micro level occupation, indactive regime USSR days