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Deep Dive: Carriage (2016)

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Carriage
The film 'Carriage' focuses on a historical carriage located in the capital of Ingushetia, which serves as a memorial to the Ingush people. This carriage dates back to the 1940s and symbolizes the forced transportation of the Ingush to Kazakhstan and Central Asia in 1944. The film captures the significance of this day, February 23, which is celebrated as Defender of the Fatherland Day across Russia but is marked by mourning in Ingushetia. The narrative unfolds as elderly residents gather around the carriage to share memories and stories of their past. This act of remembrance shows the collective trauma experienced by the Ingush community and emphasizes the importance of preserving their history through personal accounts and communal gatherings.

Why Watch

  • •See the historical carriage from the 1940s in Ingushetia.
  • •Find out about the Ingush transportation to Kazakhstan in 1944.
  • •Meet elderly residents sharing their memories of the past.

Did You Know

•The carriage is from the 1940s and represents a painful memory.
•The Ingush were transported to Kazakhstan and Central Asia in 1944.
•February 23 is celebrated as Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia.
•Mourning takes place in Ingushetia on Defender of the Fatherland Day.

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Caucasus historyForced migrationsMemorial culture