On January 27, 78 years ago, the Red Army liberated the German concentration camp on the territory of then Nazi-occupied Poland, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, located on the territory of the Auschwitz I and II camps in the city of Oswiecim, marked the anniversary under the honorary patronage of Polish President Andrzej Duda. Not a single official representative of Russia was invited to it, and the reason for the decision was the war in Ukraine led by Russia, reported AFP yesterday.
So far, Russia has always participated in the ceremonies held every year on January 27, and its representative has given a speech.
After the liberation, the Red Army found about 7,000 prisoners alive. All survivors to date are invited to the commemorative event, each with a companion.
