Dmitry Zelenkov, "This is our common holiday"

The procession of the Immortal Regiment was completed at the military camp of the Operational Group of Russian Forces, where a large military and patriotic holiday was organized for residents and visitors of the capital. It was visited by leaders of the republic. The President Vadim Krasnoselsky, Speaker of the Parliament Alexander Shcherba, parliamentarians and government representatives together with the Russian military laid flowers to the eternal fire. Here was a prayer service for the lost defenders of the Fatherland. As the President noted, celebrating the Victory Day together with Russian peacekeepers became a good tradition.

The Pridnestrovian and Russian military men marched along the main square of Tiraspol today in a single formation. According to the head of OGRV Dmitry Zelenkov, the Great Victory Day is the main one for everyone whose fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers fought for the freedom of one big country.

The Russian military has been fulfilling its mission of preserving peace on the banks of the Dniester for 26 years. Pridnestrovian and Russian armies demonstrate unity and solidarity, remembering that their fathers and grandfathers did the same.

The military town of Operational Group of Russian Forces today was visited by thousands of Pridnestrovians. Here is a large exhibition of collection weapons of the Great Patriotic War, retro cars, military equipment, on which it was possible to ride. The Museum of Military Glory opened its doors to those wishing. The highlight of the holiday was a partisan village recreated in its original size, where guests could get acquainted with life, weapons, inventory, and the kitchen of the partisan detachment.

They were treated to soldiers' porridge. It began to be prepared early in the morning. It was possible to taste traditional treats, watching performances of creative collectives, listening to songs of military years.