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Putin Appoints Medinsky to Rewrite Russian History

5/25/2025

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President Vladimir Putin has appointed Vladimir Medinsky to reshape Russian history, crafting narratives that glorify Soviet triumphs while glossing over Stalin's brutal regime. This official history seeks to ignite nationalism and depict Russia as a victim, conveniently erasing past atrocities to bolster support for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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President Vladimir Putin has appointed Vladimir Medinsky to reshape Russian history, crafting narratives that glorify Soviet triumphs while glossing over Stalin's brutal regime. This official history seeks to ignite nationalism and depict Russia as a victim, conveniently erasing past atrocities to bolster support for the ongoing war in Ukraine.