Winter war 1939-40 Leipäsuo combat- KIA Red Army soldiers recovered

[Dimas]

I don't think they are mummies- the guy on the video says, when one vomiting- Oh, Got, what the smell, don't breath!

[Dimas]

It takes a special person and a true calling to handle the deceased, especially in preservation and decay. The most humbling moment was the identification book (am I correct in saying that?) with the photo of the soldier. So well preserved. Sometimes we can distance ourselves from the deceased but usually not when you can relate a face and a name to the area.

May they know eternal peace.

The document identified and the relatives found

Kalpak'yan Gevourk Ouganye'souveetch
Date of birth 1917 year

Born in Yerevan, Armenian SSR

Mobilized by Yerevan recruting depot
Rank- Private ( Krasnoareyetc)

Combat service in 161 rr 95 rd

KIA
Date of death 05/03/40

[MD Helmets]

The document identified and the relatives found

Kalpak'yan Gevourk Ouganye'souveetch
Date of birth 1917 year

Born in Yerevan, Armenian SSR

Mobilized by Yerevan recruting depot
Rank- Private ( Krasnoareyetc)

Combat service in 161 rr 95 rd

KIA
Date of death 05/03/40

Thanks, Dimas! Very interesting. It looks like the wet environment and soil probably prevented them from completely decomposing, so after all this time it's still possible for an odor. Besides, the way they were wacking away at the deceased, it's going to cut through the skin and let the gas and odor escape. Definitely don't want to be standing there when that happens. You never really get rid of that smell.

[António Fragoeiro]

Impressive images.
I dont think i could undertake that kind of work.
I really respect those who have the strength to do it.
God rest the souls of the fallen.
Cheers
Nuno

[Dimas]

It looks like a lot of absorb elements in these bogs, it's not a first time peoples says the found bodies in this condition. Here is the picture from the Finnish side, again KIA Red Army men
Clearly visible ear

[Paul D]

The climatic conditions are good for preservation , the water , the decomposition of foliage but in particular the Frozen Tundra , cold and ice for much of the year !

[Dimas]

Not such a cold place Paul, approz a 100 km from St Petersburg

[Woolgar]

Good news for the families of the recognised soldiers.

They can now all be laid to rest with a proper memorial.

Nick

[Bill T]

Wow, some stunning images. Like stated, the preservation is incredible. May they rest in peace

[Adrian Stevenson]

Very admiral work. Well done to all involved.

Cheers, Ade.