Holiday with tears in eyes

"Immortal regiment" column passed through the streets October 25, Pravdy and Karl Liebknecht under wartime songs. The action was attended by thousands of Pridnestrovians, among them - pupils and students. Prayer service in memory of the fallen of the Great Patriotic War was held at the military camp OGRF Memorial of Glory. The Supreme Council Chairman Vadim Krasnoselsky and deputies laid flowers at the Eternal Flame.

Soldiers in uniform with weapons of that heroic time demonstrated reconstruction of the battle of World War II involving retro technique. Reconstruction revived memories in more than 70 years ago at the guests of honor and the main characters of the celebration - World War II veterans. 92-year-old Nikolai Shutkin that was 17-year-old man in November 1941, intended to protect Moscow and after the Second World War gave military service decades shared experiences.

Veterans, home front workers were honored during the official holiday program. A concert with the Military Orchestra of PMR Ministry of Defence began for the heroes of the occasion. Creative groups pleased with their performance.

Exhibition of the art of the Great Patriotic War, modern pieces and weapons was organized on the territory of the military unit. Guests of the festival could taste soldier's porridge. This day was the traditional front-line dugout, which was visited by the Great Patriotic War veterans, home front workers, the republic's leadership.

The celebrations to mark the 71 th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War will continue until the end of the day. Republican moment of silence will be announced at 18.00. The bright conclusion of the activities will be traditional fireworks.