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Henryk Tarło (1898–1937) – aktor i reżyser Teatru Polskiego w Kijowie, ofiara „operacji polskiej” NKWD
Przegląd Archiwalny Instytutu Pamięci Narodowej, No. 13 (2020), pages: 203–212
Publication date: 2023-04-05
https://doi.org/10.48261/PAIPN201311
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Abstract
The article describes the most important events in the life of Henryk Tarło, a Polish-Ukrainian actor of Jewish origin (5 March 1898 – 17 September 1937). The study focuses particularly on the artist’s work, private life and family ties. In combination with private photographs, identity cards, and trial documentation – collected as part of criminal proceedings – it has been possible to present his fate against the background of the era of communist ideology and the regime of Soviet authorities in the 1930s. Henryk Tarło was one of thousands of victims of the NKVD “Polish operation” during the Great Terror of 1937–1938. His attitude during interrogations is a symbol of steadfastness and honour. He was rehabilitated posthumously in 1989.
