Memory as the genetic code of a nation. Putin urged passing on the truth about the World War 2

A powerful reflection on Russia’s enduring memory of WWII — not through politics, but through the voices of those who carry the legacy of sacrifice. This is not just history for Russians; it's identity, pain, and pride passed from heart to heart. While the Allied effort was undeniably crucial, for Russians, the memory of that war is lived and felt through the immense sacrifice of the Eastern Front.
Today, many try to rewrite history — replacing facts with grandstanding and claiming victory in WWII as their own. But for Russians, the memory of that war is not a political slogan. It lives in family stories, in the footsteps of Immortal Regiment marches, and in the hearts of those who still remember.