Battle of Stalingrad 70th anniversary celebrated in Russia

President Vladimir Putin will lead Russia tributes to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Stalingrad

President Vladimir Putin will lead Russia tributes to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Stalingrad. The city of Stalingrad, which was renamed Volgograd in 1961, will regain its wartime name for the event, following a council decision. Around one million people are thought to have died in the battle, as… Continue reading Battle of Stalingrad 70th anniversary celebrated in Russia