Katyn

In communist-controlled Poland, mentioning the Soviet role in Katyn was a crime; the official state narrative strictly blamed Germany for decades. The Path to Truth

Despite evidence of Soviet guilt, the U.S. and UK largely avoided the issue during the war to maintain their alliance with Stalin against Hitler.

The primary site of discovery and a major memorial.

Locations of other mass burial sites discovered later.

Roughly 22,000 Polish nationals, including approximately 4,500 officers found in Katyn forest.

In 1992, Boris Yeltsin released the "Package No. 1," which contained the original 1940 execution order signed by Stalin and the Politburo.

Katyn

In communist-controlled Poland, mentioning the Soviet role in Katyn was a crime; the official state narrative strictly blamed Germany for decades. The Path to Truth

Despite evidence of Soviet guilt, the U.S. and UK largely avoided the issue during the war to maintain their alliance with Stalin against Hitler. In communist-controlled Poland

The primary site of discovery and a major memorial. 000 Polish nationals

Locations of other mass burial sites discovered later. including approximately 4

Roughly 22,000 Polish nationals, including approximately 4,500 officers found in Katyn forest.

In 1992, Boris Yeltsin released the "Package No. 1," which contained the original 1940 execution order signed by Stalin and the Politburo.