Russian sisters separated during WWII reunited after 78 yearsThe Battle of Stalingrad in WWII saw devastating losses with more than a million troops killed on each sideMOSCOW - Two Russian sisters have been reunited 78 years after they were separated by the turmoil of World War II, thanks to a television show and a police search. "I was searching for her, I was always searching for her," said Rozalina, holding her sister's hand. Meanwhile the elder sister Rozalina, born in 1926, was evacuated with her factory workmates to the industrial city of Chelyabinsk some 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) to the northeast in the Urals. Russian police found out that Rozalina had appeared on the show and made the connection, contacting both women and organising a reunion. The Battle of Stalingrad saw devastating losses with more than a million troops killed on each side during fighting that lasted over six months.

Source: Bangkok Post February 07, 2020 15:56 UTC