One eagle's head on the coat of arms of Russia always looks to the west, and the other to the east, so cultural contradictions are not uncommon for Russia. But there is a place where the westerly wind is especially strong - this is Kaliningrad, a city that is still remembered in Europe as Koenigsberg.
How did its conflict-filled fate affect the city? What is happening now with the historical heritage of the past centuries? And who is responsible for the fact that the monuments that survived world wars are now falling into disrepair?
An independent journalist travels to a distant region to get answers to their questions.
6 сен 2024
