History shows this drive to the east could bring disaster
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Denial of Russia's role in defeating Hitler feeds a dangerous mentality
Friday May 6, 2005
The Guardian
As the old joke has it, "nostalgia is not what it used to be". Not so
on Monday, when the world marks the 60th anniversary of the Soviet
Union's stupendous prowess in defeating Nazism. Russians have always
looked back on their wartime sacrifices with pride, but this year's
events will be bigger than ever.
The range of foreign guests surpasses last month's papal funeral, as
North Korea's Kim Jong-il shares the same reviewing stand in Red Square
as George Bush. The leaders of China and Japan will be on hand, as will
Britain's prime minister, happy to be congratulated on his election
victory.
Jonathan Steele
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