The event was attended by veterans of the Battle of Kursk. «Dear veterans, you have made an invaluable contribution to the victory. I wish you health and long life «- addressed to the head of the veterans of Vladivostok Igor Pushkarev. Chairman of the City Council of Veterans of Jacob Kahn said that today gathered in the hall are the people who 70 years ago at Kursk rebuffed the German occupiers. For his courage, fortitude and heroism in the struggle for freedom and independence of Russian veterans were awarded marks «Vladivostok — a city of military glory.» In a festive atmosphere with memorable characters have been noted Eugene Degtyarev, Dmitry Ivanov, Georgi Malutin, Lyudmila Palmin, Vladimir Ponomarenko and Vasily Tolkachev. Those who are unable to take part in the solemn meeting rewarded with memorable characters in the next few days at home. Total to date in Vladivostok, home to twenty-five participants in the Battle of Kursk. And tomorrow, Aug. 21 in the city of Kursk sent to the Vladivostok delegation, which included members battle of Kursk. The veterans will take part in the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Kursk. From the hero-city of Vladivostok to the museum will be transferred to the Kursk capsules with water of the Pacific Ocean and Earth with Voroshilov battery.