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04 January 2022

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.

Exhibits from the MEMORIAL archive | Photo: Natalia Kataeva

12 November 2021

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.

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

15 May 2021

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!

Prizewinners of the Russian History Competition 2019/2020 presenting their works online | Photo: MEMORIAL International

28 May 2020

First Online Award Ceremony in Russia

Russia was the first EUSTORY Network Member to develop a digital format for their history competition’s award ceremony that had to be cancelled due to restrictions caused by the Corona pandemic – a challenging experience with some unexpected outcomes.