Day of Memory and Grief

Russia marks Day of Remembrance and Sorrow

Russia marks Day of Remembrance and Sorrow

On June 22, Russia annually commemorates the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, when in 1941, 77 years ago, Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union. Some 27 million Soviet people perished during the war. June 22 was declared the Day of …

Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow in memory of the country’s defenders who perished in the battles against fascists. On the …

Russia marks Day of Memory and Grief

Russia marks Day of Memory and Grief

On June 22 Russia commemorate the Day of Memory and Grief, when in 1941 Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union. Some 27 million Soviet people perished during the war. State flags are lowered on this day. All entertainment programs on TV