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Image: Uroki Istorii
Image: Uroki Istorii

Russian History Competition “Man in History” Continues

Even though its organisers have been forced into exile, the former Russian History Competition “Man in History” continues. The entries of the “autumn competition” for pupils between 14 and 16 years were now presented by Zukunft Memorial in an online presentation.

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MEMORIAL International
MEMORIAL International

Support for MEMORIAL International

Even after the forced dissolution of MEMORIAL International, Körber-Stiftung and EUSTORY continue to stand by their partner organisation as well as its concern to promote an open approach to Russian and European history.

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Exhibits from the MEMORIAL archive | Photo: Natalia Kataeva
Exhibits from the MEMORIAL archive | Photo: Natalia Kataeva

EUSTORY is Deeply Concerned About Russian Authorities’ Latest Legal Initiative to Shut Down MEMORIAL International

There has been a further escalation in the fight of Russian authorities against the country’s civil society: On 11 November, the International MEMORIAL Society in Moscow has received a court summons that aims at the organisation’s liquidation under the “foreign agents” act. MEMORIAL is one of the founding members of EUSTORY and thus a long-standing partner of both the networks and Körber-Stiftung.

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Screenshot of Russian online Award Ceremony 2021 | Photo: MEMORIAL International
Screenshot of Russian online Award Ceremony 2021 | Photo: MEMORIAL International

Successful Russian History Competition Despite Adverse Circumstances

Despite difficult political circumstances, the 22nd edition of the Russian History Competition organised by Memorial International counted 1,096 entries from 76 regions – a tremendous success!

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