29 March 2013, 18:00
KBR marks Revival Day of the Balkar people
On March 28, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) celebrated the Revival Day of the Balkar people with a motor rally, folk festivals, literary parties and sporting events.
The holiday was established in 1994 by the former President of the KBR Valery Kokov. The holiday is associated with the tragic events of 1944.
The mass deportation of Balkars was undertaken on March 8, 1944. At least 37,713 Balkars were deported in 14 trains to the places of settlement in Central Asia. In 1957, after 13 years of exile, Balkars were allowed to return home. On March 28, 1957, the state authorities decided to restore the statehood of the Balkar nation.
Author: Ludmila Maratova Source: CK correspondent
