Russian President Vladimir Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin Wall on May 9, 2021, together with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, TASS reports. The servicemen of the Presidential Regiment installed two wreaths at the Eternal Flame on behalf of the Russian President and
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Monument to Great Patriotic War Veterans Opened in Karelia
A memorial sign to the veterans of the Great Patriotic War who worked in the prosecutor’s office was opened on Victory Day in Petrozavodsk near the building of the republican supervisory department of Karelia, TASS reports. The project of the monument was developed by the Chairman of the Board of the Karelian Branch of the
Victory Flowers: Moscow Volunteers Laid Flowers Instead of Veterans
On the eve of Victory Day in Moscow, a special action “Victory Flowers” was held. Volunteers laid flowers at the war memorials of the city instead of veterans who traditionally used to do this but now cannot leave their houses due to the self-isolation regime, the official website of the Moscow Mayor reports. During a
Criminal Liability for Destruction of Military Memorials to Be Introduced in Russia
The law establishing criminal liability for the destruction or damage to monuments to the defenders of the Fatherland passed the first reading in the State Duma, TASS reports. As specified, the law will provide for punishment for criminals up to 5 years in prison. Currently, a fine of up to 3 million rubles or 3
Alley of Military Glory to Be Built in Novosibirsk Village
In the year of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Walk of Fame will be opened in the working village of Linevo, reports VN.RU. It was possible to implement a socially significant project thanks to the support of the Sibanthracite group. The village of Linevo arose in the second
Life for Motherland: Exhibition in Honour of Paratroopers’ Feat
On February 12, the State Duma of the Russian Federation presented a memorial travelling exhibition in honour of the 6th company of the Pskov paratroopers, who heroically died in the Argun Gorge in 2000, reports VM.RU. In the State Duma, 84 tablets were installed in memory of each of the fallen paratroopers. Another is devoted
