81 years since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War

Dear Pridnestrovians!

June 22, 1941 is one of the saddest dates in our history: the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, the beginning of severe trials. The day when the most destructive and bloody war in the history of mankind began became a day of memory and sorrow for our people.

Every year we remember the Great Patriotic War, bow low to the fallen known and unknown defenders of the Fatherland, who forged victory in those fateful years. We remember the peaceful people who died from enemy bombs, shells and bullets, brutally tortured by the occupiers. We remember all those who did not live till the Great Victory, but sincerely believed in it.

Today, it is our duty to pass this memory on to new generations, to do everything in our power to prevent the military hard times from repeating, so that young people grow up as true patriots.

Eternal memory to those who died in the battles for the Motherland! Eternal glory to the soldiers who gave us peace and freedom!

I wish all the citizens of Pridnestrovie prosperity, optimism, happiness and kindness. May there always be a peaceful sky above our heads!

Chairman of the Supreme Council

of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic

Alexander Korshunov