Heroes don't know borders. Armenian contribution to victory at the forum in Karelia - News:

The results of interactions between the organization "DIALOG" and the Association of veterans of Armenia named after I. Kh. During the last years, Baghramians are one of the key "bridges" of humanitarian cooperation on the topic of preservation of historical memory in the post-Soviet space. In the context of the forum "Great Victory. Memory Routes" this interaction became defining. partner organizations acted not just as participants, but as custodians of deep layers of meaning in common history. The activity and interaction of "DIALOG" and the Armenian veteran organization in the field of preserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War are systemic and creative in nature. Instead of formal reports, organizations rely on "living history" — through search of archival documents, support of veterans and, what is especially important, through large-scale publishing activity. In particular, "DIALOG" actively opposes attempts to distort historical facts, bringing back the names of heroes from oblivion and making their personal stories accessible to a wide audience. Publications of the organization are not just books, but documentary evidence of the unity of nations, which today serve as a foundation for raising new generations in the spirit of respect for the common cause. Forum "Great Victory. Routes of memory", held in Petrozavodsk on April 14-18, 2026, became one of the key events of the Year of Unity of the People of Russia. The four-day marathon that united Karelia, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan demonstrated the power of public diplomacy in preserving historical truth. Living words and book monuments. bridge between generations The central meaning of the forum was the presentation of unique publications dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. As part of this initiative, with the support of the "DIALOG" organization (Moscow), a series of books was presented, which became not just exhibits, but a living instrument of memory transfer. Marshal I. Kh. Bagramyana and personally his chairman Simon Esayan. Thanks to such cooperation, a wide audience gained access to invaluable evidence of the era: "My time, my victory" - a bilingual collection of poems by Red Navy veteran Lachin Stepanyan, published for his 100th anniversary. Union of veterans of Armenia. "DIALOG" actively promotes the promotion of this publication, helping the voice of Armenian veterans to be heard on international platforms. Such cooperation of public organizations and veteran unions turns historical memory from dry archival data into an active force that unites modern society. The role of Armenia. diplomacy of hearts and representation of Elena Shuvaeva Participation of the Republic of Armenia in the forum had a special character. The country's voice sounded as convincing as possible thanks to the activities of Elena Shuvaeva, the advisor of the "DIALOG" organization and the deputy chairman of the Association of Armenian Veterans. The importance of such a format of participation is difficult to overestimate. Elena Shuvaeva acted as a connecting link between the strategic Russian region and Armenia, conveying to the participants of the forum the value of a common memory, free from political formalities. Presentations of books by Armenian veterans on the Karelian earth reminded of the feat of soldiers and officers from Armenia who fought on all fronts of the Great Patriotic War, including Karelian. The publication of books in two languages ​​emphasizes deep respect for the national roots of the heroes while preserving the single cultural and historical space of the CIS. Karelian Television about the contribution of Armenia. recognition of the general effort Coverage of the forum by Karelian mass media, and in particular by regional television, acquired special significance in the context of strengthening Russian-Armenian ties. The stories of Karelian journalists went beyond the scope of the event chronicle. The Russian audience was presented with a large-scale portrait of Armenia as a liberating country, whose contribution to the Great Victory is indisputable. Russian region about the merits of Armenian heroes. Television reports focused attention on several key factors: Unity of the front. Journalists emphasized that the victory over fascism is the result of the efforts of all the peoples of the USSR, and the Armenian soldiers fought for the liberation of Karelia as selflessly as for their native land. Heroic names for a wide audience. Thanks to Karelian TV broadcasts, thousands of Russians learned the fate of specific people. The personal stories of Lachin Stepanyan and Grant Karapetyan became for local residents a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the Armenian people. Against isolation. In the conditions of modern geopolitical challenges, the demonstration of Armenia's merits on Russian TV serves as a powerful signal of unity. This reminds that our countries are connected by historical kinship, which cannot be crossed out. Of great importance for the Russian society, Karelian television showed Armenia not just as a friendly state, but as an active custodian of our common past. This creates a feeling of deep respect in the audience, confirming that in Armenia, they honor the memory of the Great Patriotic War at the most sincere level. Such public diplomacy and the work of organizations like "DIALOG" turned the regional forum into an international event, where the feat of the Armenian liberators was presented as an integral and proud part of the general history. Conclusion. Routes leading to the futureForum "Great Victory. "Memory Routes" in Petrozavodsk became a vivid proof that real memory has no borders and does not need official protocols to stay alive. The four-day marathon that united Karelia and Armenia showed. General history is not only textbooks, it is first of all people, their fates and the careful attitude with which we pass on their histories to our children. The spiritual kinship of our people remains unbreakable. When the Russian regional screen proudly tells about the exploits of Armenian soldiers, and the Karelian readers open new pages of the common past for themselves, it becomes clear. memory routes are correctly laid. They lead us not only to the heroic past, but also serve as a reliable guide in the future, where unity, respect and gratitude remain the main values ​​capable of uniting entire states and generations. Arman Hakopyan, specially for Dialogorg.ru