Putin stresses preserving historical memory

Putin discussed with the 'Victory' committee the preservation of historical memory.

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Vladimir Putin chaired a videoconference meeting of the Organizational Committee 'Victory'.
The meeting focused on preserving historical memory related to World War II.
Putin emphasized the importance of maintaining war memorials, buildings, and localities associated with significant wartime events.
The committee is a consultative body under the President tasked with implementing state policy on patriotic education.
Putin stressed that future generations should inherit the character of victors and understand the moral and historical values of past generations.
The committee was established in 2000 and includes representatives from the presidential administration, government, and federal legislative bodies.

Putin instructed the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and Ministry of Culture to continue creating museum-exhibition displays in cultural and educational institutions. — kommersant
Putin stated that Russia is conducting constant work to preserve historical truth and memory, and emphasized that future generations should inherit the character of winners. — vedomosti
Putin highlighted the example of children aged 14–15 who contributed to victory in the rear during WWII, and mentioned that personal experience shapes national identity and responsibility toward the country. — m24
In Rostov Oblast, over 1,500 monuments related to WWII heroes were restored on April 21. — vedomosti
Russia will hold competitions to preserve historical memory, including the international competition 'Common Memory' dedicated to victims of the genocide of the Soviet people during WWII. — m24