Memorial Site of 1941 Jewish Victims, Skrudaliena

The Memorial Site of 1941 Jewish Victims in Skrudaliena stands as a poignant reminder of the Holocaust in Latvia. In early August 1941, the Jewish residents of Skrudaliena were murdered. Two were shot in Skrudaliena, one at the Bruniki Manor, and sixteen near the Old Believers' Church at Gluhova Lake. Following World War II, memorial stones with the Star of David were erected at the Gluhova Lake massacre site. In the early 1960s, the remains of the murdered Jews were reinterred in Silene. Today, the original memorial stones are gone, and the site is overgrown, lacking clear markers. The location serves as a place for quiet contemplation and remembrance of the lives lost during this dark period of history. It encourages visitors to reflect on the importance of tolerance and the need to prevent such atrocities from happening again. Augšdaugava Municipality, where Skrudaliena is located, is a region rich in cultural and historical heritage. It is a place where Latgale and Selonia meet, offering visitors a chance to explore various historical sites and natural landscapes.