The report on the Perechynskyi, Svaliavskyi, Tiachivskyi, Velykobereznianskyi, and Volovetskyi raions represents the third Lo Tishkach survey in the region, historically part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The first report on the Uzhorodskyi raion was published last year and the second report covering the Mizhhirskyi and Mukachivskyi raions was published in April this year.
Similar to recent reports in Transcarpathia, this third Transcarpathian publication likewise reveals increasing concern for the state of Jewish burial grounds in the region. The surveys conducted in the region show a large proportion of cemeteries in the area unmarked, lacking demarcation and suffering severe neglect.
It shows that out of 26 cemeteries visited by Lo Tishkach, 14 were given a “red” grade, our classification for burial grounds which meet none of the Lo Tishkach criteria of identification on site, demarcation or adequate fencing, and maintenance. A further nine sites were graded “amber”, the classification referring to the absence of at least one of these criteria. A mere three cemeteries were graded “green”, meeting all the necessary criteria for adequate preservation.
Most of these places require relatively little work at relatively low cost to bring up to scratch. To find out how to help and receive any or all of our Zakarpattia reports, please contact info@lo-tishkach.org.
