Russia appreciates the position of Turkmenistan with respect to the memory of veterans of the great Patriotic war, most in the context of attempts by other countries to " rewrite history ", said in an interview Last news Russian Ambassador in Ashgabat Alexander Blokhin.

"currently, there are many those who wished to "rewrite history" and turn everything upside down. I think it's a very dangerous trend. Attempts to "rewrite history" under the current political moment have the opportunity to turn into a big problem for those who are trying to do, " said Blokhin.

according to him, such Attempts are most noticeable in Ukraine." at the present time in Ukraine, the Nazis declared heroes, and at the same time, the Ukraine, probably more than other republics of the USSR has received damages from the invasion of the Nazis, losing in the battle against fascism, a large number of people. If someone 20 years ago said That this could happen, I would have called that person crazy. But we today, this abnormality can see in reality, " added the Ambassador.

As noticed Blokhin, Moscow appreciates the fact That Turkmenistan does not apply to those countries that for the sake of political expediency trying to " rewrite history ".

"As for Turkmenistan, I would say That we appreciate the position of the Turkmen side with respect to the memory of those people who defeated fascism. I mean the attitude of the President of Turkmenistan and the government to veterans, the attention they receive. Last year we opened here a wonderful memorial in memory of the deceased in the Great Patriotic war. Every year on may 9, there are events in honor of the Victory. Here we have no differences with Turkmenistan, " he finished Blokhin.

in the battles of the great Patriotic war was attended by hundreds of thousands of citizens of Turkmenistan, 104 warrior Turkmenistana awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, fifteen people were full Cavaliers of the order of Glory.

Read an interview with the Russian Ambassador in Ashgabat Alexander Blokhin

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