10.05.2018

​Krasnoyarsk celebrated 73th anniversary of Victory in The Great Patriotic War.  

The celebration began with the meeting on Victory memorial.

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Temporarily acting Governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory Alexander Uss, addressing to participants of meeting, noted: «Thousands of citizens come to the place of our huge sorrow, Victory memorial for commemorating those, whose lives were given for Great Victory. Right here we note with an extreme clarity how great are the sufferings and sacrifices of any war, how we should protect peace and for this purpose we should strengthen our army, the institutions of the state, support our President and keep our unity. Glory to victorious people! Eternal memory to all gone! Peace and prosperity for every Krasnoyarsk family!»

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Mayor of Krasnoyarsk Sergei Eremin also congratulated  all participants of meeting: « 9 May date has divided the history of our country into" before "and "after"  "After" – is a time of peaceful sky above our heads, the opportunity of evaluation and creation. Only thanks to all of you, our dear veterans, it become possible! You can be sure, that your heroism will never be forgotten. Years will pass, but along the streets of Krasnoyarsk the columns of the "Immortal Regiment" will still all go, the banner of the Great Victory will be borne by your grandsons and great-grandsons with a feeling of gratitude for the happiness of living in peace! Low bow to all of you and wish you all a long life! And for younger generation, I wish to keep the patriotism, which was given to us by our grandfathers and great-grandfathers!»

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After the celebration meeting of the Victory Day, the  parade procession of the military units of armies of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, state institutions and organizations of Krasnoyarsk Territory continued.

Let us note, that the "Immortal Regiment" solemnly passed on the square in front of the Great Concert Hall. About 40 thousands of residents took part in the "Immortal Regiment". In one order - children, grandchildren, great-grandsons of heroes-Siberians  participated in battles and created the Victory in the rear. After the passage of the column Krasnoyarsk had a chance to set a record of  Russia. All gathered participants were  invited to perform the song "Victory Day". The special commission of the Russian Book of Records  fixed the record for the most massive performance of the legendary song.

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 A festive firework was launched over the Krasnoyarsk at 22.45 p.m.

 

 

Article was translated by Chief specialist of
International Affairs Division of Mayor's Department
Uliana Makova, uves3@admkrsk.ru