The Soviet Union forcibly deported 43 000 Latvians to the depths of Siberia over just 4 days between March 25th – March 28th 1949. 2.2% of Latvia’s population was deported in those 4 days. Many could never return home. Russians moved in to replace them. https://t.co/EpbtnzTcDQ

The Soviet Union forcibly deported 43 000 Latvians to the depths of Siberia over just 4 days between March 25th – March 28th 1949.

2.2% of Latvia’s population was deported in those 4 days. Many could never return home.

Russians moved in to replace them. pic.twitter.com/EpbtnzTcDQ

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 26, 2025