Berlin Wall: has it really crumbled?

LAAS LEIVAT

This November, the Western world marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Its physical destruction is a fact. But its symbolism and importance remain debatable.

A recent study in Russia discovered that one in four young Russians haven’t heard of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The survey was conducted by the internationally recognized Levada Centre in Russia whose credibility is in generally acknowledged.

The Wall was more than just a physical barrier. It was an intimidating symbol of repressive authority that split the totalitarian East and the democratic West after 1961.

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