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MOSCOW, Feb. 2-- Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday took part in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of a major battle against Nazi Germany in World War II (WWII). The Battle of Stalingrad, which is the former name of Volgograd, was one of the longest battles during WWII, fought from August 1942 to February 1943. It radically changed the course of the war, heralding the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Putin addressed WWII veterans and other guests at the solemn event in the city of Volgograd on the Volga River. | 
