Putin was surprised by the absence of the Battle of Stalingrad in school textbooks

He stated this during the announcement of the message to the Federal Assembly.

“Until now, you know, I open some school textbooks, I am surprised to see what is written there,” the head of state noted.

Putin also asked about "who writes, who skips such textbooks." 

“It may not be said about the Battle of Stalingrad there.

It also happens, it's amazing! "

- the president was indignant.

He added that he "did not even want to comment" on this situation.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged not to betray history and protect the truth about the events and victims of World War II.