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On this day, we remember the millions of people in the Soviet Union who lost their lives in the fight against National Socialist tyranny. We also remember the heavy toll that the war took in Eastern Europe. This day reminds us to stand tirelessly up for democracy, human rights, and intercultural dialogue. <\/p>\n

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