Oldandtired
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No, it's celebrating the victory over Hitler and, like it or not Stalin was part of that.
And Stalin being part of it..and his image pl;aying a major role in the celebration...should give anyone good reason to question joining the celebration.
Hitler was a major contributor to the success of Mercedes...
If Hitlers image were used in a centennial celebration for Mercedes, would you question those that participated?
Apples and oranges. Britain, France and the US are participating in this. To refuse - simply because SOME are using it as means of heralding Stalin, would be quite a slap in the face to the Russians and ignoring the larger historical context.
Ahhh...and I agree.....but who are the "some"?
If it is simply people on the streets..perhaps a political organization.....even a large minority...then I agree with you.
But is it?
Or is it the Russian Government that will be using Stalin and his image as a major role in the celebration?