PARTHA ROY, Kolkata: The Russian Community in Kolkata observed Patriot’s Day on 9th May 2025 to pay homage to their ancestors who laid down their lives during World War II to protect the freedom of their motherland on the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945. Consul General of Russia in Kolkata Mr. Maxim V. Kozlov, paid homage to the souls of the ancestors of the Russian community as well as to the souls of all soldiers from friendly countries who laid down their lives to protect the freedom of the people of Russia, then the Soviet Union, during World War II.
A minute of silence was observed by all participants in this solemn occasion to pay homage to all the souls of bravehearts from Russia & friendly countries. Timing of paying Homage to the souls of Great Patriots was synchronised with time of paying Homage in Red square in Moscow lead by President of Russia Mr. Vladimir Putin. It was great and solemn occasion to pay homage to all souls of bravehearts of Russia and friendly nations as well as share spirit of reverence and unity. It was occasion to strengthen intergenerational connection in Russian society and bond of friendship amongst friendly nations.
Live broadcasting of Military Parade to observe Victory Day celebration on 9th May held in Red Square, Moscow, was organised at Gorky Sadan to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day. Moscow Victory Day Parade celebrated 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe.
Many families in then Soviet Union lost their family members during Great Patriotic War. Mr. Maxim Kozlov mentioned he lost his both maternal and paternal grandfathers during World War II while addressing the gathering. Scars of the war still visible in the present generation of family members of Great Patriots. President Vladimir V Putin addressed the Moscow ceremony . President Putin in his address paid homage to all who participated in Great Patriotic war and appreciated contribution of friendly nations.
In Kolkata , Russian Community took out a march taking photos of the relatives who participated in the Great Patriotic War between 1941-1945 and official replica of the Soviet Victory banner brought specifically from Moscow for the Victory Day for commemorative ceremony of Immortal Regiment. Ms. Irina Malysheva of Russian House Kolkata brought official replica of the Soviet Victory banner from Moscow for commemorative ceremony Immortal Regiment.