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202466 minPGdocumentary

Monumentomania

202466 minPGdocumentary

More than 4,500 war monuments in Russia are protected as cultural heritage, with about 2,500 dedicated to World War II.

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More than 4,500 war monuments in Russia are protected as cultural heritage, with about 2,500 dedicated to World War II.

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Vitya Vilisov

Vitya Vilisovdirector

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Statues and memorials in Russia commemorate military figures and events, with over 4,500 monuments protected as cultural heritage. About 2,500 of these honor World War II. In the last ten years, dozens of new monuments have emerged to remember military personnel and wars. This film examines how these structures contribute to desensitization towards conflict and promote militarization in society. It looks closely at the role of war monuments in shaping public perception of war.

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