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There are 48 item(s) tagged with the keyword "world war ii".

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1. Party Like It's 1945

Moscow's Museum of Victory has created a temporary exhibition highlighting how the Russians of the Second World War celebrated New Year.

Tags: victory, Moscow, world war ii, New Year
2. No Politics for a Politician

Putin notes that Stalin was a key figure of Russia's victory in World War II, but says his image should be "depoliticized."

Tags: memory, stalin, putin, world war ii
3. Historical Accuracy, Enforced

Three books by a former Soviet soldier have been banned for challenging the dominant narrative of World War II.

Tags: repression, history, world war ii
4. Even Nonagenarians Can Be Propaganda

A 98-year-old veteran who moved to Russia from Latvia is the Kremlin's latest propaganda spotlight.

Tags: latvia, world war ii, propaganda
5. Victory Day: Not Just for Russia Anymore

Trump has proposed new names for Veterans Day and VE Day – but Russia has already called dibs.

Tags: holidays, Victory Day, world war ii
6. Immortal or No?

Russia's Immortal Regiment demonstrations have petered out, reflecting a distaste for grassroots patriotism.

Tags: Victory Day, world war ii, memory
7. Tanks but No Tanks

The Estonian city of Narva, on the Russian border, quietly dismantled a Soviet memorial featuring a T-34 tank.

Tags: memory, history, estonia, tank, world war ii
8. Searching for Nazis

Putin says he invaded Ukraine to root out Nazis. Zelensky compares the defense of Ukraine to the heroism of the 1940s. Can both be right? No. No, they can't.

Tags: nazi germany, Ukraine, putin, war in ukraine, world war ii
9. Detained on Victory Day

Over 125 citizens were detained during Immortal Regiment processions across Russia.

Tags: dissent, world war ii, Victory Day, war in ukraine, Ukraine
10. The Russian Granny Made of Steel

"I have enough safety margin for a lot more. Nothing is impossible, even at such a venerable age. Take care of yourself, dear friends, and never be afraid of anything."

– Maria Koltakova, the "Steel Granny," imparting wisdom, insight, and encouragement.
Tags: quote, women, biography, world war ii

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