The Cherek Gorge tragedy of 1942 is not a “local episode of the war” or a “fight against banditry.” It is the mass extermination of Balkar civilians by the NKVD during World War II. This video provides a full analysis of the events in the Cherek Gorge: what actually happened, what orders were given, and why this constitutes genocide. We examine documents: NKVD Order No. 0020, reports from the operation commander, and the 1992 investigation by the Supreme Council of Kabardino-Balkaria.
We demonstrate the structure of the punitive operation: blocking the gorge, killing the inhabitants, and burning houses. We explain how the Soviet government justified the massacres through the myth of “Balkar betrayal” and why most of the victims were women, children, and the elderly.
We’ll separately analyse the events in the village of Sautu, where approximately 310 people died. The Cherek tragedy is part of a systemic policy: from punitive operations in the Caucasus to the deportation of the Balkar people in 1944. The video explains how the mechanism of collective responsibility, purges, and terror works, and why such practices are repeated. This video is for those seeking the truth about NKVD crimes, the history of the Caucasus, the deportations of nations of the USSR, and hidden episodes of World War II. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on topics that are usually hushed up.
Кавказ. Реальная история
