Vladivostok's new exhibition revives wartime memories through books and poetry

A new book exhibition titled War. Victory. Memory (0+) has opened at Library No. 10 in Vladivostok. The event brings together wartime literature, personal memoirs, and poetry to honour the legacy of the Great Patriotic War.

The exhibition features a mix of classic and modern works centred on the conflict. Among the highlights is a vintage suitcase filled with original songbooks and handwritten poetry from the war years. Visitors can also explore the memoirs of 69 survivors—defenders of Leningrad, workers who endured the siege, and those who lived through the battles between 1941 and 1944.

A quote from Robert Rozhdestvensky’s poem *Requiem* serves as the exhibition’s epigraph. The display also places special focus on Georgy Zhukov, one of the war’s most influential military leaders. By presenting firsthand accounts alongside historical analysis, the organisers aim to preserve the memory of Soviet courage and sacrifice. The event has already encouraged conversations between older and younger visitors. Many seniors, who still prefer the feel of printed books, have shared their own wartime stories with the next generation.

The exhibition will remain open to the public at Library No. 10. Its mix of personal narratives, literary works, and historical documents ensures the experiences of those who lived through the Great Patriotic War continue to be remembered. Organisers hope the event will reinforce the importance of passing these stories to future generations.