Bloody Quote by Boris Yeltsin
“A total of 1,580 people, the civilian population, suffered as a result of the bloody wave of terrorist acts that swept over Moscow and other towns and villages of our country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Nation, Russia, 1999
The statement quantifies civilian casualties from terrorist attacks, emphasizing the human cost of violence.
In simple terms: Terrorism caused many civilian deaths.
Recognize the tragedy of violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- memorial services
- security planning
- public health responses
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies honor victims?
- What measures can prevent future attacks?
Numbers alone may not capture emotional trauma.