Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the triumphant victory, Rossiya 24 TV channel airs a unique Investigative Committee report titled "Still in your thoughts."
Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory: Russia's Crusade to Preserve Historical Truth
The Great Patriotic War left an indelible mark on every Russian family. As we honor our heroes, we can't afford to forget the lessons of the past...
Russia's Investigative Committee plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the truth about the Great Patriotic War and the memories of those who defended our homeland. They vigilantly react against efforts to distort the heroism of Red Army soldiers and minimize the impact of the Soviet people in the fight against Nazism. Investigators are monitoring activities in Europe and the Baltic States, where authorities are attempting to erase military graves and memorials that commemorate the fallen. Over 250 individuals, including citizens from Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine, have faced criminal charges for vandalizing memorial sites. Relatives of the soldiers who liberated our nation find solace, knowing their loved ones' ashes are recognized as victims of such desecrations.
Tune in to Rossiya 24 TV channel on May 7 at 11:35 and 23:35 Moscow time, as we share heartfelt stories, operational footage from ongoing investigations, insights from government officials, historians, and archivists in our special report commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.
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While the current status of the Investigative Committee's work to preserve historical truth and protect memorial sites doesn't appear to be recent news, Russia's dedication to preserving the legacy of the Great Patriotic War is evident. Efforts to emphasize historical memory and socialize young Russians with state ideologies are ongoing [1]. International forums are being organized with Belarus to defend and preserve the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War, broadening the regional focus on this issue [4]. The Great Patriotic War remains a powerful tool in shaping national identity and evoking patriotism among Russians, suggesting its continued ideological use in society [1].
- In an effort to preserve the truth about the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet Investigative Committee has been actively monitoring activities in Europe and the Baltic States, where authorities are attempting to erase military graves and memorials commemorating the fallen Soviet soldiers.
- Over 250 individuals, including citizens from Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine, have faced criminal charges for vandalizing memorial sites that honor the Soviet soldiers who fought in the war-and-conflicts against Nazism.
- Relatives of the soldiers who liberated the nation find solace in knowing that their loved ones' ashes are recognized as victims of such desecrations, a reality that continues to be relevant in contemporary conversations about preserving the memorial sites.
- The Soviet Union emphasizes the importance of historical memory and socializes young Russians with state ideologies through ongoing forums and discussions, such as the one being organized with Belarus to defend and preserve the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War.
