24 April 2024

The Presidential Library recently digitized the "Children's Book of War. Diaries of 1941-1945". The Book was published by the weekly Arguments and Facts newspaper. The publication dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory. It became a poignant revelation of the child's vision of the world during hunger, cold, and the death of loved ones. It is laced with ruthless honesty and amazing observation, often impossible for an adult.

"It is very important that the "Children's Book of War. Diaries of 1941-1945“ has been digitized and is in the collections of the Presidential Library," said Yuri Nosov, Director General of the institution. – Now this book, which contains true evidence of the war years, is widely available on the library's portal, and everyone can find it. The library's collections contain a large number of materials on military topics. We preserve the history of Russia based on reliable information – documents and archival materials, devote great attention to preserve historical memory, and counter the falsification of history. "The Children's Book of War. Diaries 1941-1945“ will take its rightful place in this series.

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