Auschwitz is the most infamous of the extermination camps in the Holocaust. 70 years after it was liberated, the local authorities are eager to show that there’s more to Oświęcim (the town’s Polish name) than death and horror. The upcoming 70th anniversary of the liberation is expected to be attended by a range of high-profile leaders from around the world. One big name will be missing, however: Vladimir Putin.
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