Deputy Director of the center Natalia Kreck addressed the students, reminding them of significant events that determined the course of the war. She noted that the Battle of Rzhev is particularly important in the context of national memory, as tens of thousands of soldiers from the 360 thousand Kyrgyzstanis called to the front perished there. Interestingly, at that time, the population of the republic was just over one million, which means that practically every fourth citizen went to war.
The speakers also emphasized that the history of the war is currently subject to manipulation. They believe that some external forces are trying to make the descendants of the victors ashamed of their ancestors' heroism, which could lead to a rift between fraternal nations. "Hitler's plan was not for prosperity, but for the complete destruction of the population of the USSR and the seizure of resources. If it weren't for the victory, there would be neither Kyrgyzstan nor us," added Natalia Kreck.
Reserve Colonel Erken Jumataev supported this viewpoint, reminding that in 1941, almost all of Europe was working for the Nazis, and the main goal of the enemy was to seize Caspian oil. The resilience of Soviet soldiers thwarted these plans and ensured freedom not only for the Soviet Union but for the entire world. Veteran Vladimir Nezhinsky urged the youth to value the "gene of the victor," emphasizing that a nation that forgets its past remains without a future.
The practical part of the event was aimed at preserving family history. The coordinator of the "Immortal Regiment of Kyrgyzstan" movement, Zulfiya Khaibullina, presented the electronic platform www.moypolk.ru, urging students to contribute to the archive with information about their ancestors. The cultural program was joined by the executive director of the "Union of Women for Traditional Values," Janil Bokonbaeva, who presented a unique collection "Kyrgyz Poets about Victory," as well as an animated film about the exploits of the Panfilov Division.
School Director Olga Voroshikhina noted that for "Eureka," preserving memory is a systematic effort. By the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, teachers and students immortalized in poetry the biographies of 11 veterans living in the village. At the end of the meeting, the organizers expressed hope that such lessons would help the youth develop immunity to historical distortions and maintain a sense of national pride.
