China News Service, Beijing, September 3 (Reporter Du Yan) September 3 is the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the end of World War II. The Memorial of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Memorial of the Defense War of Stalingrad, Russia are jointly held "The Defence of Stalingrad-Symbol of Fearlessness and Heroism" thematic exhibition.
The special exhibition exhibited a total of about 200 precious historical pictures and 63 cultural relics, supplemented by relevant historical documentary films, with detailed historical materials and rich content, telling the audience in detail about the battle of Stalingrad defense, which became an important turning point in World War II. It demonstrates the history of the Soviet Union’s military and civilian struggle against fascism in defying violence and stubbornly fighting against fascism, and embodies the common value pursuit of mankind to safeguard peace and justice.
On September 3, the special exhibition "Defense of Stalingrad-a symbol of fearlessness and heroism" opened in the Anti-Japanese War Museum.
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The exhibition not only displays the history of the Battle of Stalingrad, post-war reconstruction and related commemorative activities, but also specially displays the friendly exchanges between China and the Soviet Union and related content of the "Sino-Soviet Friendship Medal", interpreting the traditional friendship between China and Russia.
Through contagious historical pictures and war posters, the exhibition focuses on the touching stories of the battle, such as the Red Army soldiers swearing to the death to guard the "Pavlov House" and the heroic deeds of the hero Banikaha. Deeply feel the heroism and fearlessness of the Soviet Red Army's resistance to German fascism.
In addition, a rare documentary reflecting the defense of Stalingrad made by the Soviet Union in 1943 was shown in the exhibition. The documentary was narrated by the famous Soviet announcer Yuri Levitan. The audience can listen to it as the second one. The voice of the "Voice of the Soviet Union" in World War II, watch precious historical images, and experience this great battle on the Volga River.
The Memorial Hall of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Memorial Hall of the Defence of Stalingrad are both well-known World War II museums in China and Russia.
Luo Cunkang, curator of the Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese War Memorial, said that in order to present this history to the audience from multiple perspectives, as the co-sponsors of the exhibition, the Anti-Japanese War Museum and the Stalingrad Defense War Memorial Museum have continuously enriched the exhibition content, deepened and improved the exhibition plan, and strived to The exhibition was built into a boutique exhibition with highlights, key points and story points.
On September 3, the special exhibition "Defense of Stalingrad-a symbol of fearlessness and heroism" opened in the Anti-Japanese War Museum.
Photo by Tomita
He said that in recent years, the Anti-Japanese War Museum has carried out fruitful cooperation with World War II museums in Russia, Belarus and other countries, and conducted many useful exchanges and explorations in jointly carrying out the research and dissemination of World War II history and strengthening the protection and utilization of World War II historical and cultural heritage.
The joint exhibition is not only a friendly exchange and cooperation between the two museums of China and Russia, but also a lively practice of promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries through the platform of the International World War II Museum Association. Promoting the development of peace education is of positive significance.
In the future, we will continue to carry out in-depth and comprehensive cooperation, strive for more results, and make greater contributions to the promotion of peace education for mankind.
It is reported that the exhibition is strongly supported by the International Association of World War II Museums, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Russian Historical Society and the Russian War History Society. It will be open to audiences from September 3, 2021 and will end on November 3.
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