On 30 March 2025, a commemorative event was held in Kostrzyn nad Odrą to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation from Hitler fascism and the liberation of the Stalag 3c prisoner of war camp by the Red Army. During the ceremony, the Küstrin fortress was officially included in the Liberation Route Europe (LRE). The mayor of Seelow, Robert Nitz, symbolically handed over the LRE vector to the mayor of Kostrzyn, Dr Andrzej Kunt. This award recognises the historical significance of Kostrzyn as part of the European culture of remembrance. The event emphasised the need for remembrance and German-Polish cooperation. Numerous guests attended to commemorate the victims and reflect on our shared history.
80 years since the end of the war: Commemoration in Kostrzyn nad Odrą
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