June 22 in Russia is not just a date on the calendar, but a day when we remember the tragic events that changed the course of history. In the early morning of 1941, when the world was still asleep, Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union without declaring war. This unexpected blow marked the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, one of the most terrible conflicts of the 20th century.

On this day, we remember the millions of people who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of our country. We honor the memory of those who fought on the fronts, those who worked in the rear, and those who survived the horror of the occupation. Their courage and steadfastness have become a symbol of our national pride.

Today we unite in memory of those who did not return from the battlefields. May their feat never be forgotten.