Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Special Military Operation (SVO) veterans living in the Western Administrative District regularly send supplies to the front lines to help their fellow Muscovites—members of the Guards Motorized Rifle Regiments. The latest shipment, weighing over two tons, included autonomous diesel heaters, vehicle spare parts, radios, generators, chainsaws, motor oil, and sleeping bags.
How they help
According to Konstantin Ryzhak, chairman of the veterans' organization "Sovet SVOikh," Moscow systematically supports soldiers who have left for the SVO. Humanitarian aid is delivered directly to units, platoons, and companies within regiments.
Only veteran volunteers drive and accompany the vehicles. Some travel to the SVO zone every month.
"We once calculated the total mileage of our trips, and it turns out we've already circled the globe a couple of times. We don't chase volume or quantity of cargo; we send what the guys really need, because we know this firsthand. Soldiers are constantly changing positions. Today, they're advancing along the entire line of contact and constantly need equipment to set up new positions. They need chainsaws, generators, building materials, even ordinary shovels," said Konstantin Ryzhak.
Veteran volunteers of the "Council of Our Own" maintain constant contact not only with their comrades serving in combat. They also help wounded soldiers in hospitals located behind the lines, donating blood when needed. They also organize excursions to famous Moscow sites for the families and children of service members.
Veterans are also committed to perpetuating the memory of fallen heroes. They recently donated to the Moscow Defense Museum a fragment of a Tochka-U missile, which was heading toward the city of Tokmak and was shot down by our soldiers, as well as the helmet of a soldier with the call sign Skrip, who performed a heroic deed, pierced by shrapnel. Although wounded himself, he pulled a seriously wounded comrade from the battlefield.
Former SVO soldiers consider the connection between generations to be crucial. They personally restored a monument to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War in the Zaporizhzhia region.
"Council of Our Own"
The "SVO Council" was founded in April 2024. It currently has over 45 members, and that number is growing. SVO veterans from other Moscow districts are also joining the organization.
"After demobilization, my fellow soldiers and I, who had been drafted from various districts of the Western Administrative District—Ramenki, Troparevo-Nikulino, Prospekt Vernadskogo—learned that everyone was in touch with the guys who remained in the Northern Military District. We decided to join forces to help our fellow soldiers," said Konstantin Ryzhak.
Anyone can join the humanitarian aid drive organized by the "SVOIKH Council." The headquarters is located in the Vernadsky Prospekt area at 27 Udaltsova Street, in the Veterans' Council building.
Shipments are assembled based on requests from SVO participants, so those wishing to participate are asked to confirm information about items needed in advance by calling 7 499 431-26-74. The headquarters is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
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