Thank you Russia for restoring this important sculpture. I like the symbolic meaning of this sculpture as its always in the opening scene of al the great Soviet films! Now, the next step is restoring the great Soviet films and make them available in CD format and online.

But aren't we constantly told that Russia and the Soviet Union were/are two entirely distinct countries? If Russia takes no responsibility to atone for Soviet era crimes since it says these were not its own, why does it celebrate Soviet triumphs as if those were its own? It seems Russia and its apologists want to have it both ways at once.

This monument is part of our history which may seem rough, but still, it is history. And it can't be rewritten or forgotten.

December 05, 2009, 16:15, Andy wrote > This monument is part of our history which may seem rough, but still, it is history. And it can't be rewritten or forgotten. I honestly do not believe the monument is rough. On the contrary. I find statute extremelly beautiful. In a way, I would say that it is similar to the U.S. statute of liberty in New York. I am happy that Russians are now able to reconciliate with the good things of the past, like this beautiful statute. I saw the statute in the Sochi ad video shown in Vancouver. Congratulations Russia and I hope that this will be preserved for future generations of Russians.