Politics

The most macabre exhibition: Putin brings war to museums

"We did not start the war; we want to end it." This motto resonates like a mantra on the walls of the new museum dedicated to the "heroism of the participants in the special military operation." The exhibition opened in Moscow to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but it is just one of hundreds of displays organized across the country to honor and promote the war effort. According to research byNovaia Gazeta EuropaOne in six public museums in Russia has contributed to war propaganda at some point. In total, there are more than 800 exhibits, and the number is growing.

"We did not start the war; we want to end it." This motto resonates like a mantra on the walls of the new museum dedicated to the "heroism of the participants in the special military operation." The exhibition opened in Moscow to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but it is just one of hundreds of displays organized across the country to honor and promote the war effort.

According to research by One in six public museums in Russia has contributed to war propaganda at some point. In total, there are more than 800 exhibits, and the number is growing..