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Why Putin Makes the Soviet Victory in World War II About Himself

Why Putin Makes the Soviet Victory in World War II About Himself

After 25 years in power, what does Russia's leader have to show for it?

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May 09, 2025
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File:Sergey Shoigu, Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev 9 May 2013.jpeg
Russian leader Vladimir Putin and top officials on May 9, 2013. (Government.ru/Creative Commons 4.0)

When I was a student living in Moscow in 2007, I didn't think too much about May 9, when Russia cel…

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