Tanya Savicheva

Russian child diarist during WWII

Tanya Savicheva - Russian child diarist during WWII
Born

January 23rd, 1930
95 years ago

Died

July 1st, 1944
81 years ago — 14 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Russia

Links & References

Wrote a diary during the Siege of Leningrad, detailing the daily struggles faced by her family and the impact of the war on civilians. This personal account provides insights into the horrors of the siege and the resilience of those who lived through it. The diary was discovered after her death and later published, bringing attention to the human suffering caused by the conflict. The diary became an important historical document reflecting the experiences of children during wartime.

Wrote a diary documenting the Siege of Leningrad

Chronicled her family's struggles and losses

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