Allemann, L. The sami of the Kola Peninsula : about the life of an ethnic minority in the Soviet Union / Lukas Allemann ; [transl. by Michael Lomax]. - Rovaniemi : University of Lapland Printing Centre, 2013. - 151 p. : ill., map, portr. ; 25 см. - (Senter for samiske studier, Skriftserie ; 19).
Lukas Allemann Lovozero and integrated well there. The serious shortcomings of the Soviet state are seen primarily in the course of the resettlements. These were prepared and carried out in excessive haste. The resettled persons were unable to retain their material property and were forced to leave a lot behind. There was no housing to resettle into, although this had been promised. The newcomers were all required to be employed, but this was not possible. Many people therefore received jobs on paper only and were subsequently criminalized for not showing up for work. It can be stated gener ally that the resulting social problems were either swept under the carpet or the blame placed on the victiMs The resettlement caused wounds that have still not healed till this day. Senterfor samiske studier, Skriftserie nr. 19 138
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