"Inside the Rzhev meatginder" by Gennadiy Rusakov is a profound work that documents the tragic experiences of the author's family during the Second World War in the city of Rzhev. This book is a moving account of one family's struggle to survive the horrors of war-time. The author, then just a boy, describes his childhood memories as the Russians held out against the German onslaught. For several months, the family was forced to live in what they called "the meatgrinde," where they sheltered from the bombs and shells. This experience left a lasting impact on the author and shaped his views about what it means to be human. The story is told through Rusakov's perspective but also from those close to him who share his intense empathies. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of life in Rzhev, including the rationing and
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