# Commemorations of communist-era repression in Poland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemorations-of-communist-era-repression-in-poland > Updated: 2026-09-15T12:31:56.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Poland is conducting various commemorative events to honor victims of communist and Soviet-era repressions. In mid-September 2026, activities included the 21st Memory Run, a 300 km pilgrimage connecting the Wujek Coal Mine to the grave of Father Jerzy Popiełuszko. Ceremonies also marked the 80th anniversary of the execution of National Armed Forces (NSZ) soldiers targeted by the NKVD and the Ministry of Public Security during operations such as ‘Lawina’. Karol Nawrocki stated that honoring these anti-communist resistance fighters serves as a sign of Poland’s independence. Simultaneously, commemorations have focused on Poles deported to Siberia, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia by Soviet forces. In Warsaw, a memorial plaque was unveiled at the Stare Powązki Cemetery to mark the upcoming 90th anniversary of mass deportations. In Toruń, Siberian Exile Day was observed with Holy Mass and gatherings at local monuments, supported by the Siberian Exile Association to preserve the history of those affected by Soviet repressions beginning in 1940. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Poland commemorates victims of Soviet-era deportations Poland holds various commemorative events and unveils new memorials to honor the victims of Soviet-era deportations to Siberia and Central Asia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-commemorates-victims-of-soviet-era-deportations ### 2026-09-12: Poland commemorates victims of communist-era repression Poland holds commemorations for victims of communist repression, including a 300 km memorial run and ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the execution of National Armed Forces soldiers. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-commemorates-victims-of-communist-era-repression --- Cite as: Commemorations of communist-era repression in Poland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/commemorations-of-communist-era-repression-in-poland