Russian Jewry’s pride at the fact that Jews hold fourth place among the heroes of various nationalities decorated by the Red Army for bravery on the battle front, is expressed in a statement issued here today by the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the October Revolution which brought the present regime in Russia to power.
“We, Soviet Jews, are proud of the fact that among the valiant Red Army soldiers honored by the Soviet Government, our fearless brothers and sisters have held fourth place all through the patriotic war,” the statement says. “We don’t for a moment forget the enormous toll in human lives exacted from all peoples and from our Jewish people among them.”
The statement emphasizes that “the day is close at hand” when Germany will be completely defeated. “A new era is beginning in the life of all mankind, in the life of all peoples, in the life of our long-suffering people,” it points out. “The victory of the Allied Nations will bring about reconstruction of the world on principles of true friendship among people, on principles of justice and freedom.”
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