IMAGES OF RUSSIAN HISTORY IN SOVIET PROPAGANDADURING WORLD WAR II (part 2)

The theme of the World War II held in the period of 1941-1945 never loses its relevance because the threat of armed violence and military aggression in present days is too great. Therefore, the historical experience should become the property of the younger generation, so it does not repeat the mistakes of the past. Without speaking against the pluralism of scientific approaches and assessments in the study of the past in general, it is impossible to agree with the bias in the description of historical processes that take place today in Russian history. With the coming to power of the new political forces, many historical events concerning the past of the country are rethought, there is a rewriting of historical facts in favor of politicians, to justify their actions

Download Full-text

Historical Consciousness and Ideology at Turning Points in Russian History

Perspectives and prospects E-journal ◽

10.32726/2411-3417-2021-1-7-35 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 7-35

Author(s):

Natalia NAROCHNITSKAYA

Keyword(s):

World War Ii ◽

Information Technologies ◽

Historical Consciousness ◽

Russian Society ◽

Russian History ◽

Contemporary Society ◽

Crucial Importance ◽

World War ◽

Rapid Changes ◽

Historical Education

The evolution of the historical consciousness of Russian society over two centuries shows its potential to play a destructive or a saving role in dramatic moments of history, when out the prime value of the national statehood continuum is challenged by outer or inner attacks. The Russian intelligentsia's maximalist “reception” of Marxism resulted into total nihilism and a zeal to sacrifice the statehood for the sake of world revolution. However, having started in 1917 with a radical overthrow of Russian history, the authorities reincorporated it into the Soviet doctrine on the eve of the World War II, which resurrected national feeling and unity and enabled victory in the mortal fight. New ideological but equally nihilistic maxims once again prevailed and lead inter alia to the second collapse of the state in 1991. Historical consciousness of contemporary society, especially of young generations, is particularly prone to rapid changes and alternative extremes in the era of information technologies, which confirms the crucial importance of historical education to maintain spiritual sovereignty and national conscience as its core.

Download Full-text