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🎬 From Berlin to Maidan: 80 years on — Nazism gaining notoriety in Ukraine — an RT Doc Film. Synopsis: In 1945 the Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany and put an end to the Nazi atrocities at the cost of 27 million lives of the Soviet people. 80 years later, the same nationalist ideas the Soviet people had been fighting against is starting to spread across Ukraine. The main ideas of the Third Reich are now relevant in Ukraine: killing of civilians, militarisation of society and radical policy imposed by nationalists. Besides that, history books in Ukraine are being rewritten, with nationalist leaders Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevich being made new role models, while the monuments of WWII heroes are being demolished. Decades later, is history repeating itself again? The authors of the film, talking about the Great Patriotic War, draw parallels with the current events in Ukraine. Now, at the places of those old battles, when the Red Army liberated Ukraine from Hitler, hostilities are taking place again. The grandchildren of the Soviet soldiers who defeated German fascism in 1945 have to fight with its new followers, whose hero is Bandera. Historians, political scientists and journalists share their opinions on the reasons that led to the war 80 years ago and on the current situation in Ukraine.

Dear followers, Watch a collection of remarkable photos from the Victory Parade on the Red Square, Moscow, in honour of the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War #Victory79 #9May * * * Дорогие подписчики, Для вас подборка прекрасных фотографий с Парада Победы на Красной площади в честь 79-ой годовщины Победы в Великой Отечественной войне #Победа79 #9Мая

Register for the II International Geological Championship The Federal Agency for Mineral Resources of the Russian Federation with the support of the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan hosts the II International Geological Championship. 📅 The Championship will take place on 3-13 September in Bashkortostan. Goals of the competition: ✅ develop the human capital of young people in the geological industry; ✅ improve knowledge and practical skills; ✅ promote industry specialties; ✅ unite 250 young professionals from 15 different countries. The organisers invite student teams (up to 7 members + 1 chaperone) from relevant educational institutions to join the Championship. ❗️Applications are accepted via email [email protected] till 30 June 2024. More detailed information is available here

🇷🇺Посол России в ЮАР И.И.Рогачев: 💬 Мы помним, какой ценой далась Победа народам Советского Союза. Какой колоссальный подвиг совершили наши уже не отцы, а деды и прадеды. И мы будем помнить это всегда. #Победа79

🌟 On May 9, 2006, Russia introduced the honorary title 'City of Military Glory', awarded to cities that saw displays of courage, perseverance and mass heroism by our country's defenders. ⚔️ Unlike the Hero Cities, which are associated only with the Great Patriotic War, the title City of Military Glory is awarded to cities that distinguished themselves in key moments of Russia's history. 🎖 So far, 47 Russian cities have been given the title. Their residents have shown heroism throughout history from the time of the Mongol Invasion to the 1812 Napoleon Invasion to the battles of the Great Patriotic War: Belgorod, Kursk, Orel, Vladikavkaz, Yelnya, Yelets, Malgobek, Rzhev, Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don, Tuapse, Polyarny, Luga, Velikie Luki, Veliky Novgorod, Dmitrov, Vyazma, Kronstadt, Naro-Fominsk, Arkhangelsk, Kozelsk, Pskov, Volokolamsk, Bryansk, Nalchik, Vyborg, Kalach-on-Don, Vladivostok, Tikhvin, Tver, Stary Oskol, Kolpino, Anapa, Kovrov, Lomonosov, Taganrog, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Mozhaisk, Maloyaroslavets, Khabarovsk, Gatchina, Grozny, Petrozavodsk, Staraya Russa, Feodosia, Mariupol and Melitopol. 🏅 The names of the Cities of Military Glory are carved on a granite stele in the Alexander Garden, which is part of a single memorial ensemble with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Alley of Hero Cities. Commemorative steles have also been erected in the cities of military glory themselves. #Victory79

🇷🇺 President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed the guests at a reception on behalf of the President of Russia in honour of the heads of state invited to attend the celebrations of the 79th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. 💬 President Putin: Today, on Victory Day, it is with a special feeling of warmth that we welcome in Russia and here in Moscow our reliable partners and friends. <...> Time has no power over the greatness of the colossal victory of 1945. Despite all attempts to rewrite history, the lessons that the world community learnt in the crucible of the Second World War remain unassailable. <...> We remember the Allied contribution to fighting Nazism, those who took part in the lend-lease convoys, including Cuba, by the way. We are delighted to have the President of this country, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, with us on a day which matters so much to all of us. <...> The Nazis directed most of their military might against the Soviet Union, but the enemy had to face a vigorous and firm pushback there. The entire Soviet nation rose to defend the Fatherland in an unprecedented demonstration of unity and mass heroism. <...> Having defeated Nazism and asserted its independence, our country made a sincere effort to support other nations aspiring to self-determination by helping people in Africa and Asia both in word and deed during their anti-colonial struggles without backing out once they achieved their state independence. I believe that President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is here today, will agree that this consistency on behalf of the Soviet Union and then Russia has borne fruit. <...> ☝️ Russia reaffirms its commitment to promoting mutually beneficial partnerships and friendship with everyone who shares the values of freedom and justice and calls for strictly abiding by the international norms, as well as for an inclusive, equal and indivisible security architecture. Read in full

🎙 Address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the military parade marking the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 (May 9, 2024) 💬 Today we are honouring our fathers and grandfathers and grand-grandfathers. They defended their native land and crushed Nazism, liberated the peoples of Europe and displayed unparalleled heroism in combat and on the home front. <...> The West would love to forget the lessons of World War II, but we remember that the destiny of humankind was decided during the colossal battles of Moscow, Leningrad, Rzhev, Stalingrad, Kursk, Kharkov, Minsk, Smolensk and Kiev, and in the intense and bloody fighting from Murmansk to the Caucasus and the Crimea. <...> But let me emphasise: Russia has never belittled the significance of the Second Front or that of Allied assistance. We honour the valor of all members of the Anti-Hitler Coalition, the Resistance Movement, the underground movement and guerrillas, as well as the courage displayed by the peoples of China fighting for their independence against militarist Japan's aggression. <...> Russia is now going through a difficult, watershed moment of its history. The fate of our Motherland and its future depend on each us. Today, on Victory Day, we feel it ever more sharply and never fail to draw inspiration from our generation of the brave, noble and wise victors, and the way they cherished friendship and remained firm in the face of adversity, always trusted themselves and their country, and had a sincere and selfless love for their Motherland. We are celebrating Victory Day against the backdrop of the Special Military Operation. All of those engaged in it, on the frontlines, are our heroes. We are humbled by your fortitude and self-sacrifice. All of Russia stands with you. Our veterans, too, believe in you, and they are worried about you. That they remain involved emotionally in your lives and heroism is an unbreakable tie that binds this heroic generation together. Read in full