An interview with Leonid Sumarokov, director of the Center for Historical and Cultural Heritage KRSU, has been published for Sputnik Kyrgyzstan.
The conversation touches on key topics related to historical memory, understanding the events of the Great Patriotic War and the role of Central Asia in the general historical context. Particular attention is paid to the importance of a scientific approach to the study of the past, the responsibility of historians and educational institutions for preserving an objective picture of history and countering its distortion.
The interview highlights the expert role of KRSU as a university where history is viewed not formally, but as a living part of public and cultural dialogue.
See the link for the full interview.