Russia today faces the threat of a global resurgence of Nazism. Political scientist Alexander Rudakov, candidate of historical sciences, said that this was expressed in a comment he made to socialbites.ca on the Day of United Actions, commemorating the genocide of the Soviet people, which will take place on April 19, 2023.
“The date we are going to celebrate is symbolic. The fact that we are discussing this issue today shows that Russia has once again responded to the Nazi threat, defending not only itself but also other countries. The resurgence of fascism in Ukraine poses a threat not only to those living in Russia, but also to those living in Belarus and representatives of many ethnic communities linked to EU countries, such as Hungarians.
The political scientist stressed that it should not be forgotten that today Ukraine has become a rallying point for far-right militants fighting in the so-called “International Legion” from all over the world.
According to him, the personal position, statements and public statements of Russian President Vladimir Putin show that the head of state considers the recognition of the genocide of the Soviet people extremely important.
“This issue is directly related to the preservation of historical memory, whose preservation is now considered a task of national importance, a priority. It is significant that in recent years large-scale investigations into the crimes committed by the Nazis in the Nazi-occupied territories during the Great Patriotic War began. Hearings were held on recognizing the killing of civilians as genocide. All this creates the legal prerequisites for the most complete legal and historical assessment of the atrocities committed.”
The expert also pointed out that the position of the head of state has repercussions in civil society.
“There is a strong demand for historical justice to be restored for the victims of the genocide perpetrated by the Nazis. Studies in this direction have become a national issue. Historians, local historians and search engines, whose efforts have opened new pages in the tragic history of the suffering of civilians who found themselves under occupation, Soviet prisoners of war, and residents of besieged Leningrad, play a major role in this process today. concluded.