• Feb 28, 2026 Notes Of A Russian Sniper Vassili Zaitsev And The Battle Of Stalingrad ce to Soviet forces. Impact on Morale and Propaganda The resilience of Soviet defenders, exemplified by figures like Zaitsev, became a symbol of Soviet perseverance. Stories of sniper duels and heroism were widely disseminated as propaganda to inspire Soviet troops and civilians By Boyd Stiedemann
