Journal entry 1: August, 1939
My name is Nikolai Belinski. I'm a 35 year old Russian soldier who is about to be enrolled into the military. I don't know much about it but I want to look back on my past if i can. So for that reason, i created this journal. My father Schoshovick Belinski was a one of the USSR's finest Generals. As i grew up without ever seeing him, i heard so many great stories about him. But even after this, i still wasn't interested in the military. But today i must go and leave my family because I have been called in to duty..
Journal entry 2: Day 1, September, 1939
A truck came by my house to pick me up to bring me to the sign ups. As i peered inside, i could see many men with grueling faces awaiting for my arrival with them. I was nervous to go out to war because i don't know a lot about it currently. When we arrived at the embassy, we get briefed that there was something called the "Munich Pact" made with Germany involved. Great! Anything with Germany involved to me is always a bad thing. Ever since that Hitler guy or whatever came to power, Germany has been getting a lot power. I wonder how he is gonna use this power. I hope we don't eventually go to war with them..
Journal entry 3: Day 26, September, 1939
A lot of training has gone by and I've been learning more about being a true Russian soldier. I have wounds so bad that i need bandages. One soldier went ballistic and cut me a few times with a ballistic knife. Damn did that hurt. And to bring this day down for me, is that we got informed earlier that we made a Non-aggression Pact with Germany which apparently says that us and Germany wont attack each other. Blah! I hate Germany! But our sergeant has informed us that we are invading Poland along with Germany. WWII will officially begin tomorrow..
Journal entry 4: Day 145, October, 1939
I have returned back from the invasion but not in good condition though. I was shot in the shoulder and I'am now in the infermery. This pain is unbearable! But to bring some good news, the invasion was a success and we now have control of Poland. As I left early because of my injury, I have heard that Germany has also annexed Poland. What great victory that we have achieved! As the battle lasted quite awhile and difficult, i'am glad that i could be there to fight for my country! Soon i will be out of the infermery and get back into the action!
Journal entry 5: November, 1941
It is sad for me to say but..but Nikolai has died as a result of war. He and I were stationed on the front lines to oppose the invasion of Germany when he was shot by a German sniper. He was a good soldier that loved this country. I'am Kliment Voroshilov who has been his friend in this god forsaken war with him. I'am writing in his journal to concluded his story. He knew that Germany would one day betray us, and he lived to see that his assumption was true. Rest in peace Nikolai..
1 comment:
Dear Kliment Voroshilov,
Hello, I am but an eighteen year old woman in the same was as you. Hardships have touched us all. I am glad that you have shared Nikolai Belinski’s story, and I hope that he may rest in peace. Even as only a medic I have heard the stories of Germany betraying the Soviet, but this was inevitable. We must remember that though “Germany” has tricked and betrayed us, it is only politics and that many German citizens do not agree with their over-bearing government. This all must be painful for both of you – him, for watching his country be turned against; and yourself for watching a friend die. I hope that the past two years have been well enough to you and this letter does not bring back any sad memories. I understand, though, how watching one’s country be betrayed could give him the motivation to want out of the infirmary as quickly as possible – I hope he didn’t hurt himself in his drive.
From one stranger to another,
Anja Alexis Volkova
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