Today in the Forest cemetery at the 14th kilometer of the opening of the monument to victims of political repression, which was eagerly awaited by many residents of the city. The opening was attended honorary citizens of Vladivostok, representatives of the city administration and the Duma,public and religious figures. — This event started way long ago — told the audience the head of Vladivostok Igor Pushkarev. — There were tragic periods in the history of our country, and now we know more about them. When construction began on the road De Vries-Sedanka-Patroclus, the builders came across nameless graves, which were mass graves of victims of political repression. Excavations attended by representatives of the city administration, and the wife of the ex-governor of Primorsky KraiLarissa Belobrova, who personally came to Vladivostok. Today we are making a big deal not only for the children and grandchildren of the repressed, but for the whole of Russia, to the nation: we pay debts. This is our education, our memory, our future. Gave a speech and an honorary citizen of Vladivostok, local historian Nellie Miz: — It is known that in Vladivostok was 6 transit camp. Now known and some other places of mass executions and burials — she said the audience. — And, perhaps,the hour is not far when there will be new information about new places, and I hope that in these places too will be similar memorials. All speakers expressed their deep gratitude and kowtow honorary citizen of Vladivostok Svetlana Morozova, who has made the installation of the memorial. According to Svetlana Morozova, a cross made of white marble was brought from Moscow, the same marble was used in the construction of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which was lit another Alexy II,so this place is people come and pray. Soon near the memorial will be the Orthodox chapel, work on the construction of which has already begun. After the solemn speeches monument was dedicated clergy Vladivostok, then laid flowers to the base of the memorial.
Maria Pisarev, RIA «VladNews»