Victory Day celebrated in Kolkata

The students of the Institute of Russian language, Russian House in Kolkata organised a concert dedicated to the 79th anniversary of Victory over fascism on Friday, May 10th.

The programme included recitation of poems ,rendition of wartime songs and reading of letters from the front. Exhibition of photographs depicting moments of the Second Word war was prepared for the event.

In memory of the heroes, students took part in the world campaign "St. George's Ribbon".
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Концерт ко Дню Победы прошёл в Калькутте

В пятницу, 10 мая, студенты Института русского языка при Русском доме в Калькутте организовали концерт, посвященный 79-летию Победы над фашизмом.

В программу вошли декламация стихов, исполнение военных песен и чтение писем с фронта. Выставка фотографий времён Второй мировой войны была подготовлена для мероприятия.

Отдавая дань памяти героев Великой Отечественной войны, студенты приняли участие во всемирной акции "Георгиевская ленточка".

#Russia #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #Kolkata #India #WWII #ДеньПобеды #VictoryDay #георгиевскаяленточка

Exhibition of posters and photographs of the Second World War in Kolkata

In the framework of the ongoing year-long celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the exhibition of Soviet posters and archival photographs is taking place at the Russian House in Kolkata.

On March 18th and 19th, students of the Institute of Russian Language have been visiting the exhibition and viewed the posters of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

The exhibition also contains archival photographs by the the famous TASS correspondent Evgeny Haldey (1917-1997), who became the cronicler of the Great Patriotic War from the announcement of the invasion into the USSR till its victorious end with the Soviet banner over the Reichstag in Berlin.

The exhibition will continue its work until the end of March, open to all.
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Выставка плакатов и фотографий Второй мировой войны в Калькутте

В рамках продолжающегося годового празднования 80-летия Великой Победы в Русском доме в Калькутте проходит выставка советских плакатов и архивных фотографий.

18 и 19 марта студенты Института русского языка посетили выставку и осмотрели плакаты Великой Отечественной войны 1941-1945 годов.

На выставке также представлены архивные фотографии известного корреспондента ТАСС Евгения Халдея (1917-1997), ставшего летописцем Великой Отечественной войны от объявления о вторжении в СССР до ее победного завершения с советским знаменем над Рейхстагом в Берлине.

Выставка продолжит свою работу до конца марта, она открыта для всех желающих.

#Россия #Калькутта #РусскийДом #Россотрудничество #ВОВ #Советские #Плакаты #Выставка #Russia #Kolkata #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #WWII #Soviet #Posters #Exhibition

The International forum of the Immortal Regiment social movement is held in Moscow

The Victory Museum is hosting the grand opening of the International Forum "Memory of the Winners. 80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War". The coordinators of the Movement from fifty-two countries of the near and far abroad, representatives of patriotic organizations, students of Moscow universities, and veterans of the special military operation are taking part in the forum's events.

During the event, the international coordinators will discuss the preservation of historical memory and the fight against the falsification of history abroad, the geopolitical position of Russia in the international space, and will consider the problem of the abolition of Russian heritage in other countries. Historians, political scientists, and representatives of government agencies will speak as experts at the conference.

The event was opened by the Co-Chair of the All-Russian Movement "Immortal Regiment of Russia", Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Elena Tsunaeva, who read out a welcome letter from the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to the Forum delegates.

During the opening ceremony, the following addressed the audience: Head of the Presidential Directorate for Public Projects Sergei Novikov, Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Yevgeny Primakov, Co-Chair of the Central Headquarters of the All-Russian Movement "Immortal Regiment of Russia", Chairman of the Coordination Council of the Association of Veterans of the Special Military Operation, Colonel General Sergei Makarov, Deputy Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation on Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Vladimir Prokhorov. The activities of the international coordinators of the Immortal Regiment for 2024-2025 were summarized by the General Coordinator of the International Movement "Immortal Regiment" Mger Avetisyan.

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В Москве проходит открытие международного форума движения "Бессмертный полк"

В Музее Победы проходит торжественное открытие Международного форума «Память Победителей. 80 лет Победы в Великой Отечественной войне». В мероприятиях форума принимают участие координаторы Движения из пятидесяти двух стран ближнего и дальнего зарубежья, представители патриотических организаций, студенты столичных ВУЗ-ов, ветераны СВО.
В ходе мероприятия международные координаторы обсудят сохранение исторической памяти и борьбу с фальсификацией истории за рубежом, геополитическое положение России в международном пространстве, рассмотрят проблему отмены русского наследия в других странах. В качестве экспертов на конференции выступят историки, политологи и представители государственных структур. Открыла мероприятие Сопредседатель ООД «Бессмертный полк России», депутат Государственной Думы Российской Федерации Елена Цунаева, которая зачитала делегатам Форума приветственное письмо от Президента России Владимира Путина.

В ходе торжественной церемонии открытия, перед собравшимися выступили: начальник управления Президента России по общественным проектам Сергей Новиков, руководитель «Россотрудничества» Евгений Примаков, Сопредседатель Центрального штаба ООД «Бессмертный полк России», председатель Координационного совета Ассоциации ветеранов специальной военной операции, генерал-полковник Сергей Макаров, заместитель директора департамента многостороннего сотрудничества по правам человека МИД России Владимир Прохоров. Деятельность международных координаторов Бессмертного полка за 2024-2025 год подвел генеральный координатор Международного движения «Бессмертный полк» Мгер Аветисян.

#Russia #ImmortalRegiment #Victory80 #WWII #IntImmReg

🇷🇺 🇮🇳 The Victory Banner from Russia has reached India

In the framework of the ongoing year-long celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory over fascism in the Second World War, the handmade replica of the Victory Banner has been sent to India to be the highlight the memorial events.

Irina Malysheva, the Immortal Regiment social movement coordinator in India, has been presented with the replica of the Victory Banner during the solemn ceremony in the Victory Museum of Moscow on April, 7th. Replicas of the Banner are being sent to 52 countries of the world.

The Victory Banner, made under battlefield conditions, is the official symbol of the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany during the Second World War. The original is being preserved at the Central Museum of the Armed Forces, Moscow.
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🇷🇺 🇮🇳 Знамя Победы прибыло в Индию

В рамках празднования 80-летия Победы над фашизмом во Второй мировой войне, в Индию была направлена ​​изготовленная вручную копия Знамени Победы, которая подчеркнёт важность мемориальных мероприятий.

7 апреля координатору общественного движения «Бессмертный полк» в Индии Ирине Малышевой была вручена копия Знамени Победы во время торжественной церемонии в московском Музее Победы. Копии Знамени отправлены в 52 страны мира.

Знамя Победы, изготовленное в боевых условиях, является официальным символом победы Советского Союза над нацистской Германией во Второй мировой войне. Оригинал хранится в Центральном музее Вооруженных сил в Москве.

#Россия #Победа80 #VictoryBanner #Victory80 #WWII #USSR #ЗнамяПобеды #IntImmReg #БессмертныйПолк

#Victory80

8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, on April 25, 1945, only fifteen days before Nazi Germany’s surrender, the historic Meeting of Soviet and American troops on the Elbe River took place.

On that day, the 58th Rifle Division of the Red Army’s 1st Ukrainian Front, under the command of Marshal Ivan Konev, linked up with units of the 69th and 104th Infantry Divisions of the US 1st Army, led by General Omar Bradley.

#WeWereAllies

This event had major symbolic significance, signalling the imminent defeat of Nazi Germany and marking the climax of the fight against Nazism. The spirit of unity in the fight against the common enemy, later known as the #SpiritOfTheElbe, laid the groundwork for future post-war cooperation.

☝️ It is no coincidence that, on April 25, 2020, to mark the 75th anniversary of this historic event, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the United States Donald Trump issued a joint statement:

“The Spirit of the Elbe is an example of how our countries can put aside differences, build trust, and cooperate in pursuit of a greater cause. As we work today to confront the most important challenges of the 21st century, we pay tribute to the valour and courage of all those who fought together to defeat fascism.

Their heroic feat will never be forgotten.”

Back in 1945, Soviet and US brothers-in-arms, setting aside cultural differences and language barriers, exchanged badges, insignia, personal items and even valuables as keepsakes. Celebrations continued at the Soviet command headquarters on the eastern bank of the Elbe, where General Bradley met with Marshal Konev. At the end of the event, the Soviet commander presented his American counterpart a banner bearing the inscription “From the soldiers of the 1st Ukrainian Front” and his warhorse. General Bradley later sent Konev a "Willys" jeep.

Soldiers on both sides eagerly anticipated the moment of meeting and firm handshake. General Joseph Lawton Collins, Commander of the US 7th Army Corps, nominated several Soviet soldiers for American military awards for their distinguished combat performance during the advance to the Elbe.

On April 28, Marshal Konev and General Bradley met again. During the meeting, the US general emphasised that the "people of the United States had always admired the battles and victories of the glorious Red Army, adding that American soldiers and officers aspired to follow the example set by the forces of the 1st Ukrainian front".

A reporter from Life magazine took a picture of two participants in the Elbe meeting, Alexander Sylvashko, right, and William Robertson, left, making them world-famous overnight. Both soldiers often recalled this historic meeting. Alexander Sylvashko said that if the spirit of camaraderie between American and Soviet soldiers had endured, the world might have become a different and better place. William Robertson described the atmosphere of the meeting with Soviet forces as one that gave him a sense of global unity.

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In the years that followed #WWII, even during the Cold War, when former allies of the Anti-Hitler Coalition became bitter rivals, the Spirit of the Elbe was alive in the hearts of those who had taken part in that legendary meeting in Torgau. The Soviet and American veterans who had performed a heroic deed in the name of saving the world from the 'Nazi plague' cherished the memory of their wartime brotherhood, their shared struggle, and the hardships they had overcome.

🖋 In 1963, Private Joe Polowsky of the US Army, who had been part of the scout unit that first crossed the Elbe and met with Red Army units, wrote a letter to Marshal Konev on behalf of American veterans.

✉️ The letter reads, in part:

"The soldiers on both sides pledged to do all they could to build a better life based on goodwill, mutual respect and peace between our two nations – a peace their children and all humanity needed.

And the promise made on April 25, 1945, must be upheld.”