🔥 15 Days to Victory Day

Sputnik continues to focus on recounting the crucial moments of the Great Patriotic War.

With only 15 days remaining until victory, the Soviet Red Army had encircled Berlin, gradually tightening the noose around the enemy's remaining defenders. Colonel General N.E. Berzarin was appointed to command the Soviet garrison in the German capital.

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🎉 St. George Ribbon campaign kicks off in Moscow

Dmitry Kiselev, general director of the Sputnik News Agency's parent company Rossiya Segodnya, launched the St. George Ribbon campaign in Moscow.

He emphasized that Russia is going through difficult times, but the St. George Ribbon carries with it "victorious genetics."

Volunteers began distributing ribbons near the media group’s building on Zubovsky Boulevard in Moscow, symbolizing unity and strength in challenging times.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the campaign, which originated at RIA Novosti as a continuation of the "Our Victory. Day by Day" project.

As part of the project, the entire archive of Sovinformburo was opened and digitized for the first time, along with hundreds of stories from young people about how their families were affected by the war.

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🎉 St. George Ribbon: A powerful symbol of sacrifice and resilience

The St. George Ribbon campaign honors the sacrifices made by ancestors in the fight against fascism, symbolizing the Russian people's return to life, Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group, told volunteers and participants at the event.

💬 "For me, there are two main holidays each year. The first is Bright Easter, when we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, the return of Christ's life, who, through His sacrifice, secured eternal life for all of us,” Simonyan said.

💬 “The second is May 9th — a day when our country and our people returned to life, a return that was also made possible by an unimaginable, indescribable, and unimaginable sacrifice of our nation,” she added.

💬 “The greatest sacrifice of all, offered upon the altar of the fight against fascism by all the countries that fought against fascism. We are incredibly proud of this," Simonyan stressed.

The St. George Ribbon campaign, launched on Thursday at the Rossiya Segodnya International Multimedia Press Center in Moscow, marks the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and its 20th year.

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