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In the lead-up to Defender of the Fatherland Day, commemorative events were held in the capital with the participation of the Moscow branch of the Russian Military Historical Society (RMHS). They brought together different generations of city residents. Participants honored the memory of the defenders of the Fatherland and paid their respects.
"Such events preserve the connection between times and foster a sense of unity and pride in one's country. The heroes of the Great Patriotic War demonstrated unwavering will and heroism in defending their homeland. The legacy of these heroes can be seen in the actions of their defenders today," she noted.
Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow.
On February 18, a memorial event was held across all districts of the capital to maintain memorial plaques, monuments, memorial signs, and graves of Great Patriotic War veterans, military leaders, and Heroes of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation. The events brought together over three thousand people. The Danilovskoye and Novodevichy Cemeteries served as the main venues for the event.
Moscow youth, cadets, volunteers, representatives of non-profit organizations and veterans' associations paid tribute to the defenders of the Motherland and tidied up the graves of participants in the Great Patriotic War, heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, and ceremoniously laid flowers and wreaths.
On February 19, a gala event commemorating Defender of the Fatherland Day was held at the Mossovet Theatre. The event brought together participants of the Special Military Operation (SMO), Heroes of the Russian Federation and the Soviet Union, veterans of the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, family members of military personnel and the Moscow branch of the Russian Military Historical Society, representatives of youth organizations, and cadets.
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A small arms exhibition and a themed photo zone were organized for guests. A formal awards ceremony was held at the theater. Retired Colonel Yuri Shurygin was awarded the Order of Courage. While commanding a volunteer battalion of reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles, he demonstrated high skill and courage. In a challenging operational environment, Yuri Viktorovich competently and professionally organized reconnaissance and command of the unit in the Glushkov and Tetkinsky directions in the Kursk region.
For the preparation of events related to the celebration of the Victory anniversary and the patriotic education of youth, the Moscow City Council of Veterans, the Moscow Committee of War Veterans and employees of the department were awarded commemorative medals “80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.” "Youth of Moscow. City of Heroes".
In addition, the theatre hosted a performance of the play "The Gamblers" based on the play by Nikolai Gogol.
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