General L. Bolstein Museum Museum

Ģenerāļa L.Bolšteina piemiņas muzejs, 2016. Autors: Ilze Dravniece.
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 Pūcesdzirnavas, Matkules pag., Tukuma novads, Latvia
 +371 29387592
 Gundega
100

It is located 17 km from Kandava in Pucesdzirnavai, Matkule parish.

The memorial room of Latvian Army General Ludvig Bolštein was created in the territory of the Pūce mill, in a rest house. The property was once rented by the Bolstein family. Since the 19th century at the end of the century, a sawmill, a grain mill, and sheep's wool were processed here.

Ludvig Bolšteins was one of the most experienced Latvian soldiers who actively participated in the creation of Latvian rifle units. Participated in the War of Independence and the creation of the Latvian state. At the beginning of World War 2, Ludwig Bolstein was an example who demonstrated complete non-cooperation with the Soviet occupation regime. One of the two senior officers of the Latvian Army, who committed suicide because he did not want to cooperate with the Soviet occupying power. The general's letters before his death are a vivid source of history, which allow a better understanding of the personality and the situation in which the country of Latvia was at the beginning of World War II. The letters read: “To your boss. We, Latvians, built a new, stately building - our country. A foreign power wants to force us to tear it down ourselves. I can't participate." On the other hand, the text of another letter was addressed to the mother: "Mother, I'm sorry, I couldn't do it otherwise."

By applying in advance, you can visit the memorial room and familiarize yourself with the exposition dedicated to the general.

Used sources and references:

Jurka, E. General Ludwig Bolstein. Brisbane: Sunshine Coast Supply, 1962.

Feldmanis, A. The Tragedy of Masļenki: The Tragedy of Latvia. Riga, 2002.

The official website of the Latvian Occupation Museum. Available: mhttp://okupacijasmuzejs.lv/lv/apmekle/izstade-cekas-vesture-latvija/?language=izstaiga-stura-maju&aid=&bid=&cid=&did=&eid=&fid=&gid=&hid= [viewed 19.02.2021 ].