Great Patriotic War (term)
The Great Patriotic War is a term used in Russia and some other post-Soviet states to describe the Eastern Front of World War II, fought primarily between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany between 22 June 1941 and 9 May 1945.
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Cause of extensive damage and looting
During the German occupation in World War II, the palace was severely damaged and its famous interior decorations, including the Amber Room, were looted.