Vadim Antonov is head of the scientific and archival department of the Museum of Russian Military History in Padikovo. 80 years ago, Adolf Hitler signed Directive No.
11 on the creation of so-called festungs - fortified cities. The Nazis believed that they would make it possible to contain the advance of the Red Army and Anglo-American troops. However, the idea of the Nazi command did not bring tangible results, Antonov says. The scheme for capturing fortified cities has remained unchanged, according to the expert.