Hybrid technologies in commemorative practices: media’s interpretation of historical narratives
Journal: Historyka Studia Metodologiczne
Year: 2025

The formation of a unified identity within the USSR gave rise to memorial practices which served as tools for consolidating power and promoted a shared historical narrative, particularly one centred on victory in World War II. These practices aimed to homogenise diverse ethnic groups, minimising their individual traits while highlighting their collective role in combating fascism. Russia, inheriting the USSR's legacy, consistently supports these narratives by reshaping facts and utilising factoi