On the eve of Victory Day, thousands of people took part in the “Immortal Regiment” marches in different parts of the world to honour the memory of the heroes of the World War II.

According to TV BRICS partner
Xinhua News Agency, in Beijing the procession was organised on the territory of the Russian Embassy in China. More than 1,200 people – Russians, Chinese, and representatives of other countries – came with portraits of their veteran relatives.

According to
BRICSLat, a partner of the international media network, there were also large-scale events in Argentina. The central event took place in Buenos Aires in San Martin Square. Diplomats, Russians and local residents honoured the feat of the Soviet people by marching in a column with portraits of heroes. The action also covered the cities of Mar del Plata, Rosario, Ushuaia, and others.

In African countries, the movement also received a wide response. In the Republic of Congo, as
African Initiative writes, Russians and graduates of Soviet universities took part in the event. In Tanzania, a march was held in Dar es Salaam. In Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 80 people took part in the action, among them members of diplomatic missions, local residents and UN peacekeepers.

In Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, more than 400 people with flags and portraits marched through the streets of the city. For many participants, this is a deeply personal tribute to the memory of their ancestors.

The event also took place in India. In New Delhi, participants unfurled an 80-metre St. George’s Ribbon in front of the Russian Centre for Science and Culture (RCSC) and unveiled a plaque in honour of Indian soldiers awarded Soviet orders. A concert by the Northern Fleet Ensemble of the Russian Navy was held, and an exhibition of historical newspapers published in India on 9 May 1945 was opened within the walls of the RCSC.

“Immortal Regiment” is an international public movement aimed at preserving the personal memory of the generation of participants of the World War II. The action has become an integral part of Victory Day, covering dozens of countries. Participants march through the streets of cities with photos of their heroes, thus symbolically bringing them to the Victory Parade. The initiative has gained wide support both in Russia and abroad, becoming an expression of generational continuity and people’s gratitude.

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