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Grave of the June 1941 Uprising Fighters, Lithuanian Partisans, and Resisters

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The burial site of the fighters from the June 1941 Uprising, Lithuanian partisans, and resistance members (ID 25036) in the Ylakiai district honors the memory of freedom fighters. Here lie those who fought against the Soviet army in June 1941 and the partisans and supporters who later perished during Soviet repression from 1946 to 1953. In 1995, alongside the uprising fighters’ graves, the remains of an additional 18 partisans were reburied. This location is a state-protected site, symbolizing the spirit of the resistance struggles. Visit these historic sites that reflect Lithuania's important history of freedom battles.

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In Ylakiai district, this burial site (ID 25036) commemorates the memory of the June 1941 Uprising fighters, Lithuanian partisans, and resisters. Here rest the June Uprising fighters and partisans who fell in battles against the Soviet army, as well as victims of Soviet repression from 1946 to 1953. Among those buried are fighters like Kazimieras Balvočius, Juozas Kauneckas, and Antanas Žitkus, who gave their lives fighting against the occupiers. Also laid to rest here are postwar partisan supporters, such as Edvardas Bičkus, Pranas Mickus, and Izidorius Matutis, who defended the nation’s freedom under the Soviet regime. In 1995, alongside the

graves of the uprising fighters, the remains of an additional 18 partisans, whose bodies had been scattered across various locations, were reburied. This burial site holds the status of a state-protected object, serving as a poignant reminder of a challenging part of Lithuania's history and the preserved spirit of resistance. For tourists seeking sites of historical significance, this burial ground offers the chance to connect with the importance of past struggles and honor the memory of those who fought for freedom. Visiting this site provides insight into Lithuania's history and pays tribute to those who fought for the country's freedom.

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