Falsification of the History of the Great Patriotic War as a game of the West in World politics
Abstract
The article deals with the problems of countering the fierce falsification of historical events during the Great Patriotic War. At present, in the development of Russian statehood, we are increasingly faced with a fierce struggle for historical heritage. Falsification of historical facts is currently one of the most relevant areas in modern politics. This article analyzes the problem of falsification of the history of the Great Patriotic War by Western countries and former Soviet republics. The largest event of the XX-th century determined the relevance of this topic. In this difficult period, the need for an active government policy to counteract the falsification of episodes of the Great Patriotic War is of paramount importance.
About the Authors
Yu. S. ProtasovRussian Federation
Protasov Yuri Serafimovich, candidate of historical sciences, associate professor, associate professor
V. E. Talynev
Russian Federation
Talynev Valery Egorovich, doctor of sociology, associate professor, professor
Voronezh
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Review
For citations:
Protasov Yu.S., Talynev V.E. Falsification of the History of the Great Patriotic War as a game of the West in World politics. P.O.I.S.K. 2023;(3):103-115.
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