In winter 1945, having forced the Germans to retreat the Red Army entered the areas of Upper Silesia.The victorious Soviet soldiers spread terror in Silesian towns and villages. They committed murders, rapes and robberies. The tragic events took place, among others, in Przyszowice near Gliwice. The Red Army entered the village in January 27, 1945 and killed about 60 men, women and children. The victims are honored with the plaque at the local cemetery only in 2005.