I have been surprised by how little information or publicity has been made about the partisans. Especially considering the huge cultural significance to the Russians of the myth of the partisan as defending Mother Russia against foreign invaders. For the Russians to now be in the position of fighting against the partisans, rather than being the partisans, must be confusing and demoralising. If I were Ukrainian, I would make a lot of propaganda about the 'anti-fascist operations' of the partisans. Really mess with the Russians sense of identity.
"Volnovakha, Donetsk region, ... base for the restoration of damaged equipment .... Students are forcibly involved in repair work." - Might be really stupid thing to do. Small repair errors may cause field failures. I suppose that reflects inadequate manpower.
I have been surprised by how little information or publicity has been made about the partisans. Especially considering the huge cultural significance to the Russians of the myth of the partisan as defending Mother Russia against foreign invaders. For the Russians to now be in the position of fighting against the partisans, rather than being the partisans, must be confusing and demoralising. If I were Ukrainian, I would make a lot of propaganda about the 'anti-fascist operations' of the partisans. Really mess with the Russians sense of identity.
"Volnovakha, Donetsk region, ... base for the restoration of damaged equipment .... Students are forcibly involved in repair work." - Might be really stupid thing to do. Small repair errors may cause field failures. I suppose that reflects inadequate manpower.