Alexander Volkov discusses Victory Day and raising children as pacifists

Alexander Volkov shared his thoughts on Victory Day (May 9) and how he approaches the holiday with his children who live abroad. Volkov described the day as more solemn than celebratory, expressing gratitude to veterans while emphasizing sorrow over the fact that such a war occurred. He stated he raises his children with a pacifist worldview, teaching them that preventing war should be paramount. Volkov referenced Soviet-era values of wishing for peaceful skies overhead. When asked about Moscow after five years away, Volkov revised his previous negative description of the city, now calling it the best city in the world for living, beauty, and overall quality, praising its cleanliness and improvements.