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He who saves a life, saves an entire world.
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Pelagaya FiIlippovna MAKARENKO

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During the destruction of the Brest ghetto (some lost due to the flash) Pelagaya Makarenko, her brother Petr Galavchenko, Petr's wife Sof'ya, saved six people who were doomed to die: Israel Malker, Lelya Malker, ?Khamik? Malker, ?Maysha? Engel'man, and the Katsaf sisters. The were awarded Peoples of the World and certificates of honor.

Rescued

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Israel Malker with daughter Lilya



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Certificate of honor to
Pelagay MAKARENKO
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Certificate of honor to
Petr and Sof'ya GALAVCHENKO.



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