Inside Russia's 'military Disneyland,' a Manhattan-sized theme park that puts the country's deadly weaponry on display
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The head of a Russian military theme park, Vyacheslav Akhmedov, was arrested for allegedly embezzling government funds designated for the Patriot Park amid a major corruption crackdown.
The recent arrests of Akhmedov and other defense officials underscore the ongoing corruption scandal surrounding Russia's military and defense operations, making the theme park a focal point of scrutiny.
Patriot Park, known as the 'Military Disneyland,' has attracted visitors interested in military hardware, where they can interact with tanks and other exhibits, reflecting militarism in Russian society.
Vladimir Putin opened Patriot Park to promote military-patriotic education among youth, emphasizing militarism through engaging activities that now face renewed scrutiny due to corruption allegations.
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