World War II in the History of My Family

History is one of the most important things for the humanity. Even though there’s an opinion that our history is being rewritten, we should always remember our heritage. I would like to share the contribution of my family to the history of the WW II with you.

Let’s start with the maternal line of my family.

In the picture you can see my great-grandmother Anna Vasylievna Donskova who was a Komsomol member in nineteen twenties. Her husband Nikolai Afanasyevich Donskov was a signal man. He connected wires under the fire and got many medals. I found a document about his actions:

Their daughter, my Grandma Galina Nikolaevna Ivanova was born after the war, but I want to mention her name. She passed away in October and I want to put her name here for good.

As for the paternal line, my Grandma Ariadna Nikiforovna Izyumova was born in 1936, so she was 4 years old, when WW2 began. Her parents were communists and her Father Nikifor volunteered to the army. My great-grandfather went MIA, but a few years ago my Uncle discovered that he saved many lives sacrificing his own. When enemies’ tanks were coming, my great-grandfather put grenades on and threw himself under the tanks. He died as a hero and I’ll never forget it. Here’s an official document:

After the war in 1945 there was a hunger and drought everywhere, my great-grandmother got TB and soon passed away. My grandmother was left with a sister and a brother all alone. They were sent to the orphanage and there my Grandma decided that she wanted to become a teacher. She grew up, got an education and turned back to that orphanage as a teacher. That’s how the war and the following events influenced her life decisions.

As for my grandfather, Anatoly Ivanovich Izyumov, he was born in 1929, so he was twelve, when the war started. He was working on the Degtyaryov factory which was very famous for its weapons. It’s still working and you can visit it if you’re in Kovrov. Then my Grandpa was involved in the battle and I found a real letter from THERE!

I can make a conclusion that War affected everyone; each family has something to do with those atrocious events and we shall never forget!