Historical eventDecember 281943

Deportation of the Kalmyks

Soviet authorities launch Operation Ulussy, beginning the deportation of the Kalmyk nation to Siberia and Central Asia.

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When
Tuesday, December 28 194383 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1940s
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Dates: From 1943.

What happened

Soviet authorities launch Operation Ulussy, beginning the deportation of the Kalmyk nation to Siberia and Central Asia.

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December 28 1943 — 83 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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