Friday's event is titled the "Victory Dictation".
"80 Years of Heroism: The Biggest "Victory Dictation" Yet"
Here's a rundown of what you need to know about the upcoming "Victory Dictation," happening at 15:00 on Friday, April 25. This special event is taking place in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War's momentous victory.
Anticipating record-breaking participation, this year's "Victory Dictation" is gearing up to be the most significant in history. Join fellow history enthusiasts from 35,000 locations across Russia and 89 countries worldwide. Even if you're not a Russian citizen, don't hesitate to partake—foreign nationals are welcome to participate too!
In Yakutia alone, 907 venues are set up to accommodate in-person participants, featuring unique and unconventional locations. Want to take part? Pre-register on the official website diktantpobeedy.ru.
So, what's the point of all this? The organizers aim to offer participants an unbiased evaluation of their understanding of the Great Patriotic War and the World War II events. They also hope to collect data on the level of historical literacy in society, which can help develop strategies to improve the situation. Lastly, the event aims to draw attention to the importance of preserving the historical memory of the 20th-century military events.
But wait, there's more! "Victory Dictation" kicks off at 15:00 local time, but make sure to show up early to mingle, complete registration, and get instructions. Doors open an hour before the event, and you'll have 45 minutes to crack those 25 questions. And yes, there's an online option as well, available through the same website diktantpobeedy.ru.
Last year, the event attracted a whopping crowd: approximately 20,000 Yakutia residents aged 9 to 102 participated in person, while over 24,000 joined online. Five brave souls became regional champions!
Fun fact: The "Victory Dictation" is not a new phenomenon. It was first launched on May 7, 2019, as a way to mark the 74th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. It has become an annual event, aiming to test participants' knowledge about the war and paying tribute to those who made history. Besides Russia, the event accepts participants from various nations. The format varies from year to year, featuring fill-in-the-blank questions, identifying authors, and deciphering cities.
So there you have it! Prepare to test your history AND support the preservation of historical memory when you join the "Victory Dictation" on April 25. Whether you're a student, an elderly history buff, or simply someone eager to expand their knowledge, there's a spot for you!
- In Yakutia, 907 venues are ready for participants to take part in the upcoming "Victory Dictation," a commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War's victory.
- To partake in this historical event, foreign nationals are welcome to pre-register on the official website, just like Russian citizens.
- The organizers of the "Victory Dictation" aim to evaluate participants' understanding of the Great Patriotic War and World War II events, collect data on historical literacy, and emphasize the importance of preserving the 20th-century military events' historical memory.
- The "Victory Dictation" serves as both an educational-and-self-development initiative and a general news event, focusing on creating a unified consciousness about the Great Patriotic War.
