Zemlyanka

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Russian term
землянка
Translit: zemlyanka
English: dugout

The word Zemlyanka (Russian: Землянка) (earth-house, dugout or hut) may refer to:

[edit] Shelter

Partisan zemlyanka near Nýrov, Czech Republic, preserved as a WWII memorial
Partisan zemlyanka near Nýrov, Czech Republic, preserved as a WWII memorial

Partisans in Eastern Europe sometimes lived in underground bunkers, called Zemlyankas, which were small, primitive shelters that provided a living and hiding space. [1]

[edit] Song

Zemlyanka is a name of a Great Patriotic War song written by A. Surkov-Listov in 1941 during the Battle of Moscow. [2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Virtual Zemlyanka Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation
  2. ^ Zemlyanka.mp3— by Community Music Project; from the album Dreams of Flying; vocal & guitar: Jamuna; guitar & bass: Paul
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