Justice for the Peasants: Satisfaction for the Farming Family of František Matyš from Hrusice Cover Image

Spravedlnost pro sedláky: Satisfakce pro selskou rodinu Františka Matyse z Hrusic
Justice for the Peasants: Satisfaction for the Farming Family of František Matyš from Hrusice

Author(s): Jaroslav Rokoský
Subject(s): Cultural history, Law and Transitional Justice, Political history, Social history, Rural and urban sociology, History of Communism
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: František Matys; collectivization; eviction; communist regime; rehabilitation; historical memory;

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the case of František Matys, a farmer from Hrusice, who was forcibly evicted during the collectivization of agriculture in Czechoslovakia. His granddaughter, Eliška Teplická, initiated the rehabilitation process for his violent eviction. The article highlights the harsh conditions faced by farmers under the communist regime, including forced labor and confiscation of property. It also details the legal battles fought by the Matys family to restore their dignity and rights. The story of František Matys is a poignant reminder of the personal tragedies caused by totalitarian regimes. The article emphasizes the importance of historical memory and justice for the victims of political repression. It also sheds light on the broader context of agricultural collectivization and its impact on rural communities. The preservation of these stories is crucial for understanding the past and preventing future injustices. The article concludes with the successful rehabilitation of František Matys and his family, symbolizing a small victory against historical wrongs.

  • Issue Year: XVIII/2024
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 61-69
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Czech
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