This video uncovers the incredible yet overshadowed story of Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev and Grigory Bulatov, two Soviet soldiers who raised the first victory flag over the Reichstag on April 30, 1945. While their bravery played a crucial role in symbolizing the end of World War II, official Soviet history substituted their names with others, reshaping the story for political purposes.
Through archival documents, personal letters, and testimonies, the video follows Koshkarbayev’s life as a son labeled as an «enemy of the people» and Bulatov’s struggle for recognition after the war. It examines how both men’s actions and sacrifices became symbolic of unacknowledged heroism and national pride, inspiring future generations. Today, their story is a powerful reminder that true heroism endures, even when hidden, and that history eventually uncovers all truths.
