Russian ambassador to Armenia on serious challenges facing both  nations 

ArmInfo.Defender of the Fatherland Day symbolizes very important values for everyone: patriotism, love for the motherland, willingness to sacrifice everything for the Motherland.

This is the day when tribute is paid to those who guard the interests of our country, to those who gave  their lives for their Motherland, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin stated on February 22 in Victory Park in Yerevan during the laying of wreaths at the eternal flame, on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day.

"In Armenia, this day is filled with a special meaning, because it  also symbolizes the very deep traditions of military brotherhood that  throughout history have united the Armenian and Russian peoples. This  is another reason to remember that glorious Great Victory, which the  peoples of the Soviet Union, the Armenian people, the people Russia  and other peoples of the Soviet Union won a mortal battle with Nazism  and brought the prospect of a free life to the whole world," Kopyrkin  emphasized, adding that the root of Nazism was not completely  eradicated, which is fraught with negative consequences.

At the same time, the diplomat noted that current times are very  difficult, the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation are  facing very serious challenges, so respect for the defender of the  Motherland, for the Armed Forces, and tribute to them are more in  demand than ever.

"Army Day was celebrated on January 28 in Armenia. On that day, one  could feel how respectful the attitude was towards military  personnel, defenders of the Fatherland, how important their mission  is. By honorably celebrating this day, we, of course, contribute to  the strengthening of our spiritual forces, state and nation.

"I would like to wish that our interaction, our alliance, is  preserved and strengthened, this is important for our countries, it  is in the interests of our peoples," the ambassador added.

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland and Military Glory Day,  wreaths and flowers were laid at the Eternal Flame in Victory Park.  The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ministry of  Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Ambassador of Russia to Armenia  Sergei Kopyrkin, Counselor of the Embassy of Belarus Grigory Aksenov,  military attach‚ Igor Shcherbakov, Head of the Border Directorate of  the FSB of the Russian Federation in Armenia Roman Golubitsky,  Commander of the military base of the Russian Aerospace Forces  "Erebuni" Alexander Petrov, Head of Rossotrudnichestvo in Armenia  Vadim Fefilov, Chairman of the Association of Veterans of the  Republic of Armenia named after. Marshal Bagramyan Simon Yesayan and  others.