Merkulov P. A. The introduction by the chief editor of the Journalon the 80th anniversary of the Victory of soviet people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945

DOI: 10.22394/2225-8272-2025-14-1-12-18 EDN XDLDMI

Abstract

On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, it is especially important to understand the scale and significance of this epochal event. The war of 1941-1945 was not only the largest military conflict of the 20th century, but also a civilizational test for the Soviet people, which determined the further course of world history.

The central place in the article is occupied by the analysis of the decisive contribution of the USSR to the defeat of Nazism. Such battles as the defense of Moscow, the Battle of Stalingrad and the Oryol-Kursk Bulge became turning points not only for our country, but for the whole world. Particular attention is paid to the unprecedented feat of the Soviet people - both at the front and in the rear. The labor heroism of workers of defense enterprises, the scientific thought of designers, the dedication of doctors - all these are components of the Great Victory.

The article considers modern approaches to the preservation of historical memory. In the context of attempts to revise history, it is especially important to rely on archival documents and testimonies of participants in the events. The need to protect the truth about the war from falsifications and to pass on the true history to future generations is emphasized.

Particular importance is attached to the lessons of the war for modern times. The cohesion of the multinational Soviet people, the unity of the front and rear, the ability to sacrifice themselves for the sake of a common goal - these values remain relevant today. The article is intended not only to remind us of the great feat, but also to understand its significance for the formation of national identity in the 21st century.