The Russian Embassy called the renaming of Stalingrad Boulevard in France cynical.

The authorities of the French city of Drape cynically commented on the decision to rename the boulevard named after the Battle of Stalingrad, the Russian Embassy in France announced on July 18 in its Telegram channel.

"The cynicism of one of the arguments cited by the deputy mayor of the city, A. Ruesso, in support of this decision is striking, that the Battle of Stalingrad allegedly has no significance for the history of France. Such statements are not just a distortion of facts, but also an attempt to rewrite history," the message says.

According to the embassy, the French, who respect history, know that the Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in the entire Second World War. Then she inspired resistance movements throughout Europe, including France, to fight the Nazi invaders.

"I want to pay tribute to Stalingrad and note the lesson it gives us <...> Stalingrad is not only a symbol of victories, it is a wonderful lesson of what the allies who united together against the hated Germany can do," the embassy quoted the organizer and the main leader of the patriotic movement of the French people "Free France" as saying. the years of the Second World War by Charles de Gaulle.

Earlier, on July 17, it was reported that the renaming of Stalingrad Boulevard to Rive du Pavillon in Drape caused outrage among local residents and politicians. It is clarified that the local opposition questioned this decision during a meeting of the city council.