Russia, also known as the USSR, won World War 2 through factors like extraordinary sacrifice and endurance of the Soviet people, shifting industrial output to the Urals, and mistakes made by Nazi Germany such as stretched supply lines and poor military tactics. The victory came at a great cost with around 20 million lives lost, including civilians, due to crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the conflict.

This chapter delves into the factors that led to the USSR's victory in World War II, focusing on the immense social and economic costs incurred. It highlights the significant losses suffered by the Soviet Union, including the atrocities committed by the Nazis and the impact on the civilian population.

The USSR's success in World War II can be attributed to factors such as the extraordinary sacrifice and endurance of the Soviet people, strategic industrial relocation to the Urals, and mistakes made by Nazi Germany in terms of stretched supply lines and poor military tactics.