Veterans – are the main faces of the Great Victory

18 participants in the hostilities during the Great Patriotic War live in the "Krasnodonsky" constituency No. 31 of the capital. They are the main faces of the Great Victory. All attention is to them on May 9. Home front worker Maria Veretelnikova and blockade survivor Antonina Dubonosova accepted congratulations on behalf of Vadim Levitsky, Deputy of the Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic today. Assistant to the parliamentarian Alexander Savich presented the veterans with flowers, gifts and St. George ribbon – a symbol of victory over fascism. I wish you health, strength and a peaceful sky.

Modest dress, medals on the chest. Maria Dmitrievna Veretelnikova is 93 years old. She has her own war history behind.

Maria Veretelnikova moved to Tiraspol in 1948. She worked at a cannery named after May 1. Now the home front worker helps children raise their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The veteran wished Pridnestrovians peace, kindness and good health on Victory Day.

Victory Day is a great holiday that every year reminds Pridnestrovians of the price that had to be paid for a peaceful life. Children and grandchildren of the blockade survivor Antonina Dubonosova emphasize that to show concern for veterans is our sacred duty and direct duty in order to express our respect and gratitude. She also accepted gifts and congratulations today.

When the Great Patriotic War began, Antonina Mikhailovna was 6 years old. The blockade woman with tears in her eyes recalls how the Germans bombed the city of Kolpino in the Leningrad region.

Antonina Dubonosova will turn 87 in July, but the terrible events of 1941 are hard to forget.

Victory Day is one of the main holidays for veterans, home front workers, and blockade survivors. We must remember the events of the Great Patriotic War, preserve our history and pass it on to the younger generation, said Antonina Dubonosova.