Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2949 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
- The historiography of World War II has shifted to highlight the significant sacrifice on the Eastern front, bringing a more balanced perspective to the contributions of all parties involved.
- The opening and closure of Russian archives in the 1990s, along with the translation of Vasily Grossman's works, helped reveal the full extent of the Russian sacrifice during the war.
- Russian artists played a crucial role in recording and reflecting the Soviet experience during the Second World War, preserving a vital part of history.