Museum of the National Resistance Movement in Renda
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The museum is located a few kilometres from the centre of Renda parish. The exhibit tells about the 50-year-long resistance movement in Latvia: resistance to the first Soviet occupation, resistance to the Nazi German occupation, and the armed and non-violent resistance to the Soviet occupation. The exhibit is located in two buildings. The first building houses evidence of the first Soviet occupation and German occupation. The exhibit showcases a restored barn building where the focus lies on the National Partisan War. Between the two buildings there is a bunker with an authentic layout and trenches used by soldiers. Located near the museum in Renda, excavations, blindages and an obstacle course serve as a training ground for youth guards and anyone interested. Visits must be booked in advance.
One of the largest battles of the national partisans, called the Āpūznieki Battle, took place in January 1946 not far from here. The battle saw the Kabile National Partisan Group overpower much larger forces of the occupying power. Featuring information stands, the battle site is now home to a rest area.
Used sources and references:
www.rezistence.lv
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Good afternoon. The e-mail address of Renda Museum "Viesturi" is rubena.fonds@inbox.lv, tel. +371 26559172. Please contact Andreja Ľeizer. He will definitely tell about the museum's plans for this year. We have been to the mentioned museum several times - it is worth a visit for anyone interested in the history of their country.
Sincerely: The Country Traveler.
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Good afternoon. Is it possible to inform me about your museum - Renda, the planned events, discussion, proposals, by writing to me on e-mail ciekurkalnietis@gmail.com ps I also recommend creating awareness for those who have signed up to receive news from your museum in their e-mail. A nation that does not remember its past, does not honor its heroes, has no future.