Img. ID: 323363

Who is Commemorated?

395 Jews of Wolczyn (Volchin) and Čarnaŭčycy (Cherniavchitsy), killed on September 22, 1942.

Description

The monument at the killing site in Wolczyn (Volchin) is shaped like an upright stele that stands on the podium. There are Magen David and the memorial plaque on its surface.

The plaque bears not only a Russian inscription but also a depiction of Magen David and two branches or probably two spikelets of wheat. 

The monument is surrounded by a fence. A paved path leads to it. 

A separate memorial plaque, dedicated to the Zelcer family murdered on the site, was added later (in 2006) by the descendants. 

Near the monument, there is another memorial plaque dedicated to one of the murdered families. The stars of David are depicted on it. 

Inscription

On the monument:

In Russian

З Э 

Здесь в 1942 году
расстреляно 350 евреев-жителей
Волчина и Чернавчиц. 
Похор кровавым палачам 
и немецким фашистам. 

 Translation: Z E / Here in 1942 /  were shot to death 395 Jews-citizens / of Wolczyn (Volchin) and Čarnaŭčycy (Cherniavchitsy). / Shame on the bloody executioners / and German Fascist.

On the separate plaque: 

In English

In remembrance of
the Zelcer family
massacred alongside all the Jewish Families 
of  Volchin
 on September 22, 1942

"May there be abundant peace from heaven
and life for us and all of Israel". Amen 

Dedicated by Terry and Felicity Zelcer
of New Zealand who visited Volochin
30 August 2006
In  memory of his grandfather 
Lejb Zelcer 
 
 

 Commissioned by

The monument is commissioned by the government authorities. 

The separate plaque is commissioned by the victims' relatives.