A Russian ‘Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward
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by Neil MacFarquhar and Milana MazaevaFebruary 16, 2026
A provincial governor seeks to honor villages that deployed many soldiers to the war in Ukraine with a prestigious title first bestowed on cities that were major World War II battlefields.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/16/2026