Putin Tells Russians That It’s Their ‘Holy Duty’ to Be Patriotic

Russians bear a “holy duty” to be patriotic as the country commemorates the 74th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union, President Vladimir Putin said.

“It’s our holy duty to be faithful to the great values of patriotism, to keep the memory of our fathers’ and grandfathers’ achievements, and to honor our veterans,” Putin said on Monday during a televised ceremony honoring cities for their sacrifices during the war.