THE ENEMY IS IN THE CITY. OCCUPATION OF KRASNODAR (AUGUST 9, 1942 - FEBRUARY 12, 1943) AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
In February 2022 the public of the city of Krasnodar, and indeed of the entire Krasnodar Territory, will celebrate a significant date, including the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the city from the Nazi invaders. This date simultaneously carries with it joy and sadness about the past events. The occupation of Krasnodar by enemy troops, which lasted half a year (August 9, 1942 - February 12, 1943), became an ordeal. She brought irreparable and incalculable losses and sacrifices for all residents of the city. The article discusses some of the events of this time. This is the mass destruction of people by the Nazis, which led to huge casualties among the civilian population, and as a consequence, other related phenomena. Such as a large decline in the population of the city, the destruction of its socio-economic, cultural and educational infrastructure.