The exhibition “In the Shadow of the Neglected” is hosted by the Archives of Vojvodina in Novi Sad
We have officially opened the exhibition “In the Shadow of the Neglected – Stalag XVIII D: The Nazi Grave of Soviet Prisoners of War in Maribor (1941–1942)” at the Archives
Read moreUntil the end of the school year, our exhibition will continue to tour Slovenian schools
The historical exhibition “Bloody Mura: The Red Army in Prekmurje” was on display in the lobby of the Murska Sobota Secondary Vocational and Technical School from May 8 to early
Read moreMRC Maribor and the Museum of the Nazi Camp Stalag XVIII D were visited by Elnara from the distant Tatar Kazan in Russia
After the German invasion of the Soviet Union, her great-grandfather’s brother was one of the (too) many Soviet soldiers captured on the Eastern Front and sent to the Nazi prisoner
Read moreMoscow, “Intermuseum 2026”
The international museum professional event and exhibition space “Intermuseum 2026” was held in eight major cultural institutions in Moscow from 20 to 23 May 2026, dedicated to the meeting and
Read moreA busload of students and teachers from the Anica Černejeva Makola Elementary School visited
The Museum of the Nazi Camp Stalag XVIII D visited a busload of students and teachers from the Anica Černejeva Makola Elementary School. Such places of historical suffering are of
Read more“Art without Borders” on Victory Day
On Friday, 8.5., on the eve of Victory Day and the Liberation of Maribor, an event entitled “Art without Borders” was held at the Museum of the Nazi Prisoner of
Read moreExhibition Stalag XVIII D at the Russian House Belgrade
MRC Maribor is hosting an exhibition about the Nazi prisoner of war camp Stalag XVIII D at the Russian House in Belgrade, entitled “In the Shadow of the Forgotten” by
Read moreMRC Maribor in Niš
MRC Maribor works closely with the city of Niš in Serbia, which shares a similarly difficult, horrific history with Maribor during World War II. The Crveni Krst concentration camp is
Read moreExhibition Red Army in Prekmurje and lecture by Prof. Boris Hajdinjak at Sveta Trojica Primary School
As part of the commemoration of the Day of Resistance against the Occupier, historian and teacher Darian Lorenčič organized an event for students at Sveta Trojica Primary School with a
Read moreVisit of the Institute of Contemporary History
A team of historians from the Institute of Recent History, Ljubljana, visited the International WWII Research Center Maribor and the Stalag XVIII D Museum. Researcher Dr. Daniel Siter from Alma
Read moreNuremberg Trials – 80 Years Later and Nazi Perverse Science
We participated in the international scientific symposium Nuremberg Trials – 80 Years Later and Nazi Perverse Science, which brought together prominent domestic and international researchers from the fields of history,
Read moreINVITATION: Nuremberg Trials – 80 Years Later and Nazi Perverted Science
You are cordially invited to the international scientific symposium entitled Nuremberg Trials – 80 Years Later and Nazi Perverted Science, which will take place on Thursday, 27 February 2026, from
Read moreOpening of the philatelic exhibition
We have opened a philatelic exhibition of all issues of postage stamps of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945, which, through philately, testify
Read moreStalag XVIII D was visited by a group of 50 eighth and ninth grade students from the Pohorje Battalion Oplotnica primary school
The field trip was organized by the Regional Association of Slovenian Officers Slovenska Bistrica as part of the “Working with Youth” project. The students learned about the importance of understanding
Read moreStudents of the First Gymnasium Maribor in Stalag XVIII D on World Holocaust Remembrance Day
We spoke with students of the First Gymnasium Maribor, who visited Stalag XVIII D, about topics from the darkest period of human history. The Holocaust is one of the darkest
Read moreAuschwitz – a place on Earth: Auschwitz Album
As part of the commemoration of the World Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is celebrated every year on January 27, we opened the exhibition and discussion Auschwitz – a place on
Read moreMoscow, exhibition presentation and conference
An international conference was held in Moscow between 20 and 21 November to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg trials (20 November 1945) with over 400
Read moreSašo Gačnik “Svarogov” kicks off international tour “For the sake of life on Earth”
Sašo Gačnik “Svarogov” kicks off international tour “For the sake of life on Earth” with unforgettable concert in former Nazi prisoner of war camp STALAG XVIII D Internationally renowned artist
Read moreDr. Daniel Siter in Moscow
A conference was held in Moscow between 20 and 21 November to symbolically mark the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg trials (20 November 1945), attended by Dr.
Read moreVisit of the Slovenia-Russia Society
Stalag XVIII D was visited by 110 members of the Slovenia-Russia Society, who were impressed by our activities and exhibitions. Director of the Maribor MRC Janez Ujčič warmly welcomed their
Read moreOpening of the exhibition on Stalag XVIII D and international wartime law, authored by Dr. Daniel Siter, at the Museum of the Concentration Camp Crveni krst in Niš
At the invitation of the senior curator and head of the Crveni krst Museum, Nebojša Ozimić, we opened a new original exhibition titled “In the Shadow of the Overlooked,” dedicated
Read moreNumerous Student Visits in September
In the past month, the Museum of the Nazi POW Camp Stalag XVIII D was visited by more than 250 students from various secondary schools in Maribor, specifically from the
Read moreVisit of the Slovenian Army with the start of the Vranov let march
On September 9, members of the Slovenian Army from numerous units visited Stalag XVIII D, thus starting a multi-day march along the 272-kilometer-long international memorial trail of the Alliance Vranov
Read moreInterview recorded with Neal Churches by Terry Anzur
Video about the famous escape The Crow’s Flight with Neal Churches, filmed by American journalist with Slovenian roots Terry Anzur.
Read more16. Scientific Conference with International Participation: “Victims of War and Lasting Legacy of Tragic Stories”
We have successfully conducted our 16. Scientific Conference with International Participation: “Victims of War and Lasting Legacy of Tragic Stories” You can watch it Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdXk9fJBDRQ Thursday, 6 October 2022
Read moreINVITATION: Victims of War and Lasting Legacy of Tragic Stories
Wars are a major blow and a collective moral defeat for the entire humanity. In the grip of war’s violence and consequences, it is the innocent civilians who are always
Read moreMESSAGE FOR PEACE
MESSAGE FOR PEACE POSLANIE ZA MIR POSLANICA ZA MIR In the media: https://www.politinformburo.ru/2022/01/27/rukovodstvo-tsentra-po-izucheniyu-vtoroj-mirovoj-vojny-nadeetsya-na-druzhbu-mezhdu-rossiej-i-ssha/...
Read moreInvitation to event “Ignored Victims of Nazism” and the opening of “The Train of Memory”
Dear Madame/Sir, We are honoured to kindly invite you to Maribor, on Thursday, September 30th, 2021, at 12:00, to European event, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the
Read moreExhibition “Chronicle of the war”
Sunday, May 9th, 2021, Great Opening of the exhibition “Chronicle of the war”, which shows reproductions of Russian artists created during the II. WW and in the post-war decades. On
Read moreMelje in the first half of the 20th century
We invite you to a cycling tour “Melje in the first half of the 20th century: buildings and their stories”, where we will learn about the history of Melje. For most of
Read more75th Anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism and Fascism
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Slovenia, his Excellency Timur Eyvazov joined minister Galina Zamyatina in laying a wreath honoring fallen Soviet POWs in the cemetery of
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Read more75th Anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism and Fascism in the media
75th Anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism and Fascism in the media.
Read more6th Conference »MEMORIES OF THE GREAT VICTORY«
The Maribor International Research Centre for WWII hosted on 5 and 6 December 2019 a special international conference entitled “Memories of the Great Victory”, planned in collaboration with the Ministry
Read more5th Conference »A LOOK AT THE FILM ARCHIVES: OUR CHARACTER«
We have been working hard to expand the International Research Centre’s scope and range of activities. In May 2019 the Russian embassy with its new organisational structure worked with the
Read more4th Conference »WWII: MYTHS AND TRUTHS«
The main topic of discussion at International Research Centre’s February 2019 conference was “WWII: Myths and Truths”. The embassy, which works for the institution, recommended a central topic that would
Read more3rd Conference »NEVER AGING«
The international conference “Never Aging” was held on 10 and 11 October 2018 at the Maribor International Research Centre for WWII. It was held in organisation with the Russian embassy
Read more2nd Conference »HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE ROLE OF CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND NGOS IN PRESERVING HISTORICAL MEMORY«
In May 2018 the International Research Centre, in collaboration with the Forum of Slavic Cultures, an international NGO in Ljubljana working to represent cultural workers from 13 Slavic countries, hosted
Read more1st Conference »UNDERSTANDING THE PAST FOR A BETTER FUTURE«
In tandem with its efforts to resolve organisational, legal, and technical issues concerning the establishment of the International Research Centre, the Embassy in December 2017 held the first international conference
Read moreA visit from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
On 8 July 2014 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, paid a visit to Slovenia. His state visit saw him travel to Maribor, where, along with Slovenian Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec and Maribor mayor Andrej Fištravec, he attended the ceremony marking the...
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