Among most important events in Armenia and Russia`s shared history  victory over Nazism - RF ambassador 

ArmInfo.  Among the most important events in Armenia and Russia's shared history that unite them is the shared victory over Nazism. This was stated by Russian Ambassador to  Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin in an interview with Iravunk.

The Russian diplomat reiterated that cultural, humanitarian, and  universal ties between Russia and Armenia undoubtedly remain one of  the pillars of bilateral relations. According to him, they rest on a  centuries-old foundation of friendship, mutual assistance, shared  struggle and labor, heroic victories, and great achievements.

"Among the most important unifying events in our shared history is  the shared Victory over Nazism.  Armenia's contribution to this  Victory is difficult to overestimate. Over 600,000 sons and daughters  of the Armenian people went to the front, shoulder to shoulder with  all the peoples of the Soviet Union, defending the freedom and  independence of our united homeland. The names of legendary military  leaders, marshals, and admirals of the Soviet Union, all of whom were  of Armenian descent, are forever etched in the history of the Great  Patriotic War.

The contribution to the Victory of home front workers, who spared no  effort, toiled in factories, collective farms, workshops, and  workshops, providing the front with everything necessary, is  invaluable. As you may recall, at the 2024 CIS summit in Moscow, the  honorary Commonwealth title of "City of Labor Glory 1941-1945" was  established. To date, this status has been awarded to 19 cities,  including Gyumri in Armenia," he recalled.

At the same time, he noted with regret that Nazism is once again  raising its head today - a campaign to falsify historical truth,  whitewash the Nazis and their collaborators, and erase the Soviet  Union's decisive role in liberating the world from the "brown plague"  is gaining momentum in European countries. "In this context, we are  grateful to our Armenian partners for their regular support and  co-authorship of the UN General Assembly resolution, annually  proposed by Russia, on combating the glorification of Nazism," he  noted.

Touching upon the celebratory events marking Victory Day, Kopyrkin  emphasized that, without exaggeration, this is "a sacred holiday for  our peoples." On this day, we bow our heads before the heroic deeds  of the glorious generation of victors and mourn the fallen heroes who  gave their lives for the freedom of future generations. This year, we  celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory.

In keeping with tradition, the embassy and other Russian missions  abroad, with the support of Armenian public organizations and  compatriot associations, have prepared a series of events in the  capital and the regions. On the morning of May 9, a solemn  flower-laying ceremony will take place in Yerevan - at the Eternal  Flame in Victory Park, on the Alley of Border Glory, and at the  monument to Soviet soldiers in the city's Tokhmakh Cemetery. We  invite veterans, community activists, compatriots, youth activists,  and the friendly diplomatic corps to these commemorative events. That  same day, at noon, the traditional Immortal Regiment march will take  place from the Church of the Holy Cross on Komitas Avenue to the  Eternal Flame. "Victory Park. Festive events with the participation  of our diplomats will also be held in Gyumri, Kapan, and other  cities," he said.

He also reported that in the lead-up to May 9, the Russian side had  also implemented a rich program, including themed concerts, film  screenings, exhibitions, open lessons, memorial events, and more.  "Just the other day, I took part in the International Flame of Memory  event, organized by the Rossotrudnichestvo office in Yerevan. A  particle of the Eternal Flame from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in  the Alexander Garden in Moscow has been transported annually for 10  years now not only to various cities in Russia but also to veterans  and compatriots abroad. I also took part in the deeply symbolic  International Garden of Memory event in Yerevan, where 27 million  trees are planted annually in cities across Russia and around the  world in memory of every person who died during the Great Patriotic  War," the Russian ambassador added.

He added that they pay special attention to participants in the Great  Patriotic War. Kopyrkin noted that, as part of the "Congratulate a  Veteran!" campaign, Russian diplomats visited and congratulated  Victory Day veterans living in the republic on the upcoming holiday.  "Veterans-Russian citizens living in Armenia- traditionally receive  personalized congratulations from Russian President Vladimir Putin.  Military memorial work is of great importance. As one example of  these efforts, I would like to mention the recent campaign by the  Rossotrudnichestvo office, the Coordinating Council of Public  Organizations of Russian Compatriots of the Republic of Armenia, and  volunteers to improve the memorial to fallen soldiers of the Great  Patriotic War in Dilijan. It is gratifying that Armenian youth are  sincerely and heartily participating in this noble cause," he  concluded.