This unique historical volume, "Living Witnesses of History: The Occupation of 1941-1943 in the Lugansk Region", was authored by researchers H. Nyzkodubova, K. Symonova, and O. Dremova. Published in 2013 in Lugansk, this edition serves as a vital archival record of the civilian experience during the Nazi occupation of Eastern Ukraine during World War II.
The book is a deep dive into regional history, featuring rare archival documents, personal memoirs, and photographs that illustrate the daily life and struggles of the people in the Donbas region. Given its specialized focus and its publication just prior to the significant regional changes in 2014, this book is an exceptionally rare find for historians, genealogists, and collectors of military history. It provides an authentic perspective on the 1941-1943 period, making it a valuable primary source for studying the Great Patriotic War (WWII) in Ukraine.