Sergei Tyutryumov, a history teacher accused of “counter-revolutionary” activities, was executed at the age of 33 in 1938 in Siberia.
Decades later, his family found closure through the Last Address project, installing a memorial plaque in his honor in Tomsk.
The Last Address initiative, inspired by Stolpersteine, commemorates victims of Soviet repression by placing plaques on their last residences, keeping their memory alive.
Despite facing challenges and opposition, Last Address remains a vital civil initiative in Russia, shedding light on the need to acknowledge and learn from the country’s history of repression.
Through stories like Tyutryumov’s, Last Address emphasizes the irreplaceable value of every human life lost to political persecution.
Key Takeaways:
- Last Address honors victims of Soviet repression through memorial plaques on their last residences.
- The project faces challenges in gaining approval for plaque installations and preserving historical memory in modern Russia.
- Despite obstacles, Last Address continues to highlight the importance of recognizing and learning from past atrocities.