Postcard sent from the front by S.F. Borichev [?] to her daughter, Olga Natanova Shirman, February 21, 1943

Postcard sent from the front by S.F. Borichev [?] to her daughter Olga Natanova Shirman on the front in Ryazan, February 21, 1943. Slogan on front: "Conquered in October. We won't give it back!" Handwritten message on reverse: "My dear Lyusya, your letter cheered me up a little, I'm glad you are all well. I'm very sorry that Rozaliya Abramovna isn't quite healthy. I think she's simply worn out. But in a few years Lyudochka will also help grandmother around the house. I am writing a postcard because I don't have paper and envelopes. I am carrying on and waiting until we are all together. / You ask what my schedule is - I don't have any. I've been working non-stop since the first days of the evacuation, without relief. I don't have an apartment, I'm living in a train car, the food is only passable, when they provide it; the norm is small, 1 week's worth and that's without lunch. Just bread. / I've had no news from Lyusya since December, and from Mura nothing since January. Sincerest regards to everyone at home, love to the kids and you. Your loving Mama.Digital imageExhibited: "Letters from the Front: Jewish War Heroes," organized by the Center for Jewish History and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, 2005Part of an online exhibition "Letters from the Front: Jewish War Heroes," maintained by the Center for Jewish History at http://www.lettersfront.org