Addendum to 'The Ugly Side of Russia'

If there is anything that is a searing indictment of the behaviour exhibited and discussed in 'The Ugly Side of Russia', this is it.  

Devoted to the memories of those who lost their lives in 1941 against the Nazis.

I snapped the photograph of this memorial as I pass it daily after exiting the Metro on my way to work. I find it ironic and more than just a little sad that not one of the Russian members of staff knew what it was intended to represent.

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Wait for me, and I'll come back!
Wait with all you've got!
Wait, when dreary yellow rains
Tell you, you should not.
Wait when snow is falling fast,
Wait when summer's hot,
Wait when yesterdays are past,
Others are forgot.
Wait, when from that far-off place,
Letters don't arrive.
Wait, when those with whom you wait 
Doubt if I'm alive.
1941

-D.