Draft Legislation in Russia Proposes “Loyalty Agreement” for Foreigners
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Implications for historical narratives and family values
A particular point of contention in the legislation is its stipulation against "distorting the historical truth" about the Soviet Union's role in World War II, specifically its victory over Nazism — a narrative that President Vladimir Putin has frequently paralleled with contemporary geopolitical conflicts, notably the annexation of Crimea.