Russian World War II veterans and people in China celebrate the 66th anniversary of the victory in the Patriotic War

Xinhuanet, Moscow, May 9 (Reporter Liu Kai and Xie Rong) The 9th is the 66th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Patriotic War. Dozens of Russian World War II veterans and their relatives who participated in the liberation of Northeast China gathered together with overseas Chinese in Moscow to recall history, commemorate the martyrs, and celebrate this festival together.

Li Zonglun, Chairman of the Moscow China-Russia Cultural Exchange Center, said in his speech: "The victory of the Great Patriotic War is not only a victory for the Soviet Union and the Russian people, but also a victory for all peace-loving people around the world. With this At the same time, the Chinese people will never forget that during the Anti-Japanese War, the Soviet Red Army and people provided huge support to China, and they wrote the tragic brotherly friendship between China and Russia with their blood and lives."

At the event, Ivanov, First Vice Chairman of the Russia-China Friendship Association and Chairman of the China Subcommittee of the All-Russian Veterans Committee, emotionally recalled his experience in participating in the liberation of Northeast China. He said that in Northeast China, the Soviet Red Army and the Chinese military and civilians defeated the Japanese Kwantung Army and ushered in the victory of World War II together. This period of history should be remembered by people today and serve as the basis for continuously promoting the development of Russia-China friendship.

The delegation of the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese Invaders, who is organizing the "Memorial of Nanjing" exhibition in Moscow, was invited to participate in the event. Cao Jinsong, vice president of the Nanjing Foreign Cultural Exchange Association, said: "There is a "special" event during this year's celebration of the 66th anniversary of the victory of the Patriotic War, and that is the "Memorial of Nanjing" exhibition that opened recently and will last until August 7 We hope that through this exhibition, Russians can better understand this period of history and cherish peace.” During the event, Russian veterans spoke one after another, recalling the battles in Northeast China and joining hands to fight against Japan. Chinese comrades of the invaders. While remembering the unforgettable fighting friendship, they firmly believe that with the joint efforts of the two peoples, the tree of Russia-China friendship will surely last forever.

This event was co-organized by the Moscow China-Russia Cultural Exchange Center, the Russia-China Friendship Association, the China Subcommittee of the All-Russian Veterans Committee, and others.

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