Every year on May 9th, commemorative events are held in big cities across Europe, such as Vienna, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Madrid, among others to mark the “Victory day” – a celebration of the Soviet victory in World War II. The most visible is the Immortal Regiment (“Бессмертный полк”), a procession framed as a peaceful, grassroots … Continue reading Hijacked Memory: Russia’s Pro-War Narrative in Victory Day Celebrations in Europe