A few days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions following the 34th meeting of the Russian organizing committee of the «Victory», held on 12 July 2013. Government of Russia and a number of federal departments will organize a series of international events. The first — to propose a scenario of Russia\’s participation in the anniversary events held in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine, dedicated to the liberation of their territories from the Nazi invaders. Proposals must be submitted by October 15 of this year. Second — Russia\’s participation in the anniversary events held by the anti-Hitler coalition, dedicated to the defeat of the Nazi forces, as well as the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops. The important point is that due to the Russian budget should be financed activities for the care of the Soviet (Russian) military graves and memorials abroad. As part of strengthening the ideological influence of Russia abroad is planned to organize a demonstration of the best Soviet and Russian documentaries and feature films about the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as foreign institutions Foreign Ministry of Russia, Russian Centre of Science and Culture and the Russian military bases located overseas. There are also plans — support for veterans, the disabled and war veterans and their widows, providing them one-off cash payments, and (if necessary) housing.
Yegor Ivanov, RIA «VladNews»