Zakharova called it Russia's sacred duty to preserve historical memory.

On November 1, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a video message at the opening of the III Mercury 2025 Forum of young Diplomats that preserving historical memory and countering attempts to repeat the atrocities of the past is a sacred duty for Russians.

"It is our common responsibility and sacred duty to preserve the memory of our history, not to allow others to repeat the atrocities of the past," TASS quoted her as saying.

The diplomat noted that in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, one of the key topics of the forum will be the preservation of historical memory and countering the falsification of history.

"Here, in liberated Mariupol, the meaning of this work is felt especially keenly," she added.

Zakharova also expressed her joy for the restoration of the region and expressed hope to see Mariupol fully restored.

Earlier, on October 28, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko said that in times of significant changes, respect and preservation of spiritual and moral values, cultures and traditions are a sign of a strong, self-sufficient and independent state.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in April that more and more people around the world see Russia as a guardian and defender of traditional values. He added that respect for the identity of the peoples of the world and their right to development is the key to the formation of a just world, as well as the development of more favorable conditions for Russia.

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