Engaging the troops of the 1st Belorussian front in the restoration of the national economy in Belarus during the final stage of the Great Patriotic War (fall 1943 - early 1945)

The paper identifies the stages, causes, forms of assistance provided by the troops of the 1st Belorussian front in the restoration of the national economy of Belarus during the final stage of the Great Patriotic War. The author indicates that the Red Army was involved in solving economic challenges for to a number of reasons. First, this was a decision of the Party and Soviet authorities responsible for specific economic objectives and tasks. Second, the troops had to be involved due to the social and economic situation in the areas liberated from the invaders, since a large part of the infrastructure was destroyed and the population was demoralized and unable to work. Third, the troops had time to help with economic restoration during the long period of relative calm before offensive operations. Finally, the idea coincides with the general standpoint of political and military leaders. The paper describes the types of works in redevelopment of the national economy and forms of assistance to the civilian population provided by the troops of the 1st Belorussian front, including mine clearance, restoration of roads and bridges, agricultural works, medical and veterinary services, assignation of trophy property seized during offensive operations...