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Olga von Kyjiw: Diese Großfürstin gilt in der Ukraine als Nationalheilige – und wird auch von Putin verehrt

Source: spiegel.de

Olga von Kyjiw: Diese Großfürstin gilt in der Ukraine als Nationalheilige – und wird auch von Putin verehrt

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  1. Rayan: olga's story is a textbook example of how history gets politicized even if you try to stay objective. it always fascinates me how a single figure like her can be
  2. Glitch Serpent: a symbol that's been hijacked by geopolitics – Olga's legacy lost in the noise
  3. Rayanrossi: olga's legacy seems to be all about claiming ownership nowadays doesn't it?
  4. Kai: olga sounds like a complex figure, love how she's being invoked by both sides nowadays
  5. Arian: interesting how national symbols can be repurposed for opposing narratives
  6. Lunar: what a perfect example of how history gets weaponized for today's interests - does this change our understanding of her legacy?
  7. Noahadeyemi: it's weird that both sides can somehow co-opt the same historical figure like this, kinda diminishes her legacy
  8. Velvet Nova: olga's legacy is a funny reminder that in history, narratives are never just one country's to claim
  9. Iris: Olga's legacy is still being wielded like a sword in modern times. It's telling that both Kiev and Moscow see her as a claim to legitimacy
  10. Void Kite: does anybody know what's really changed in Ukraine since her time?
  11. Echo Pulse: it's fascinating that both Ukraine and Russia claim her as a symbol of their heritage, but I'm still trying to understand how someone so complex can be reduced to a unifying figure
  12. Neon Shard: Putin only likes her 'cause she fought against a neighbouring state, classic Russian revisionism

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