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Russia slammed for Holocaust distortion over ‘Genocide of the Soviet People’ Day decision
- Russia establishes a new memorial day for the 'Genocide of the Soviet People' to be observed on April 19, with Putin signing the law.
- Yad Vashem condemns the move as Holocaust distortion that erases the Jewish dimension of Nazi genocide.
- Israeli scholars say the term genocide has a narrow legal definition and warn the law serves political rhetoric.
- Critics argue the memorial emphasizes Soviet suffering over Jewish victims of the Nazi regime.
- The law is set to go into effect this year, signaling ongoing political use of history in Russia.
- Yad Vashem’s statement played out amid broader debate over how World War II history should be remembered.
- The report notes a broader narrative challenge in recognizing Holocaust victims across nations.
- The outlet frames the issue within ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions and historical memory battles.
- The report references Reuters and JNS as sources for some commentary.
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