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Fireworks explore over a giant statue of 'Mother of the Homeland' atop of the memorial on Mamayev Hill illuminated for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the battle of Stalingrad in the southern Russian city of Volgograd, once known as Stalingrad, Russia, Thursday, February 2, 2023. The battle of Stalingrad turned the tide of World War II and is regarded as the bloodiest battle in history, with the death toll for soldiers and civilians estimated at about 2 million. (Photo by AP Photo/Stringer)
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