Photo: Ian Krasitsky
During the «Straight line with Igor Pushkarev,» sounded today on radio, «Lemma», the theme of the Day of Victory, of course, could not stay away.
Head of Vladivostok told about his own relationship to the Victory Day, «It\’s the most important holiday in our country, there is no day more important. Therefore appeal to all citizens: if you know that close to you, in your area, living veteran of World War II, not Take the time — congratulate him, help him. Addresses can be found in the district councils of veterans, their list is on the site of the city administration. »
Touched Igor Pushkarev and action «Immortal Regiment», which this year will be held in Vladivostok for the first time. «In our country there is no family that has not touched a war, of course, and our family is not spared. Immortal regiment in the column I will not go — my place in the tradition of the Central Square, in the stands next to the veterans, I will congratulate them on stage, and the regiment will be our relatives, «- said the head of the city administration.
During the «straight line» in the air were the words of thanks from veterans, which was handed to a holiday greeting from the mayor registered, gifts and cash consideration in the amount of 3000 rubles. Action «Immortal Regiment» is also highly appreciated by the participants as the Great War, and ordinary listeners.
Interesting bell sounded closer to the end of the program. «Igor, my grandfather served in a penal battalion. Can I go with the Immortal regiment?» — Asked the man. «Of course! Grandfather fought and defended their homeland, and we are well aware that the battalions fell and the most deserving people. 9 May Come», — said Igor Pushkarev.