In the Izvestia News Center, the organizers of Victory Day events discuss the significance of the historical feat for the future of the Russian Federation. Broadcast

On Thursday, May 15, a round table of the Expert Institute for Social Research (EISI) on the topic will be held in the press center of the Izvestia International Research Center.: "The Great Victory as our main symbol."

EISI experts and organizers of Victory Day anniversary events will discuss the significance of the historical feat for the future of Russia.

Participants:

— Alexander Khinshtein, Acting Governor of the Kursk Region;

— Vardan Baghdasaryan, Dean of the Faculty of History, Political Science and Law, GUU, Professor of the Department of Public Policy, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Doctor of Historical Sciences;

— Olga Zanko, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Development of Civil Society, Public and Religious Associations, Chairman of the Central Headquarters of the All-Russian Public Movement "Volunteers of Victory";

— Denis Maidanov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Culture, Honored Artist of Russia, member of the Central Staff of the Popular Front;

— Natalia Shadrina, Head of the Executive Committee of the All-Russian Public Civic and Patriotic Movement "Immortal Regiment of Russia";

— Alexander Shlyapnikov, participant of the Time of Heroes program, recipient of two Orders of Courage, Deputy Governor of the Kaluga Region;

— Vladimir Shapovalov, political scientist, Member of the Board of the Russian Association of Political Science, Head of EISI projects.

The moderator is Pavel Danilin, Associate Professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Director of the Center for Political Analysis, member of the Public Chamber of Moscow.

The celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory was an event that truly united our society, bringing Russia and its many allies closer together in common gratitude for a world without Nazism.

This year, we not only pay tribute to the heroes of the past who defeated the enemy, but also honor the modern defenders of the Fatherland who continue their glorious work during a special military operation. This inextricable link between generations underlines the continuity of military prowess and devotion to the Motherland.