Hungarian Civilians from Transylvania in Soviet Captivity between 1944 and 1953
Journal: Acta Musei Napocensis Historica
Year: 2025

The study outlines an almost forgotten historical event, that of the capture of civilians as prisoners by the Soviet Army taking control over Northern Transylvania in the Fall of 1944. This centrally planned and well‑organized action extended all over the northern region of Transylvania, specifically targeting Hungarians from Székely Land, central Transylvania, and Crişana. Approximately 20,000 Hungarian men and young boys were taken by force, among them 5,000 from the capital of Transylvania, C