Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his speech to the participants of the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States, emphasized the importance of combating the distortion of history and the glorification of Nazism. His words were quoted by the press service Kremlin.
“Of course, we aim to maintain the closest cooperation in preserving the memory of our common past and fighting against attempts to distort history and glorify Nazism,” the press release said.
The Russian leader noted that in this work a significant role was given to the search engine movement and such actions as “Immortal Regiment”, “St. George Ribbon”, “Memory Train”, designed to inform people about the history of the Great Patriotism. Places where war and important battles took place.
Putin at the end of October statedThat the acquittal of Nazi criminals led to tragic consequences, so the truth about the Great Patriotic War must be defended.
Putin before stated About the need to react harshly to manifestations of Russophobia, racism and Nazism.