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Echoes of Victory: Russia's Wartime Legacy
This chapter explores how Russia's current leadership leverages historical military victories to legitimize their rule amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. It examines the complex emotions tied to national identity and the competing sentiments of peace and militarism within Russian society, especially in relation to World War II commemorations.
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