The ninth of May - Memorial Day, Day of Mourning, Day of our common Victory. Face to face with the era! The celebrations were held in the park named after Lenin. Great script incorporates the full picture of the harsh wartime. More than 7000 citizens of Menzelinsk came here to talk about their heroes, remember their courage and bravery.
One of the main characters of memory - march of Immortal regiment, it was attended by those, who did not live to see the victory, did not see that the world is freed. Around 530 portraits in general ranks were carrying by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. the photographs were shown those who died in battle, and those who are missing, and those who worked on the wear in the rear, giving the front an opportunity to survive and win. Thousands of family stories that make up the portrait of the Victory. Citizens of Menzelinsk were carrying portraits, someone with a smile on his face, someone deep in thought, or do not hide the tears.
Speaking to veterans and participants of the event, the Minister of Land and Property of the Republic of Tatarstan Azat Hamaev read out the festive appeal of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan R.N. Minnikhanov in connection with the 71-st anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, expressed his gratitude to the veterans and wished them health and prosperity.
- We are indebted to you, dear our veterans! We honor and remember you! - Said Azat Kiyamovich.