Восстановление облика воинов ВОВ, павших в сражениях за Зайцеву гору (Барятинский район Калужской области)

Abstract

Introduction. During many years the Laboratory of Anthropological Reconstruction of the Center for Physical Anthropology of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences has been reconstructing the appearance of soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War. The aim of the work is to obtain the information about the external features of soldiers who were found many years later on the battlefields. We also consider it as an important aspect to draw attention to specific episodes of the war. Here is the historical description of the battles for the elevation called Zaitseva Gora. Materials and methods. The remains of seven warriors from the elevation were anthropologically studied according to the classical programs. The age, sex, body length, body type were determined. Scientific reconstructions (graphic portraits of the faces) of the appearance were also carried out. Results. There are presented the tables of individual measurements of the postcranial skeleton and skull. According to osteological data, body length and body type were determined. With the help of craniometry, individual head measurements were calculated. Contour and graphic reconstructions (full face and profile) were made for each individual, also the descriptions of appearance are given. The data for each individual are presented in the context of burial features, including possible causes of death. Conclusion. Seven people who died fighting for the country are immortalized in portraits. Perhaps someone will be able to identify their relatives who have gone to the front. This is very important information for those who are still waiting for the information about relatives, where and how the hero of their family died. And, of course, this data will increase the military archives.