Russian President Vladimir Putin honored fallen soldiers on the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow by laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow’s Alexander Garden, located under the Kremlin wall. This solemn tradition is typically attended by war veterans, government officials, and servicemen who pay their respects by laying flowers at the Eternal Flame Memorial and other memorials in the Alley of Hero Cities and Cities of Military Glory.
The date of June 22nd holds significant historical importance in Russian history as it marks the early morning of the day in 1941 when Nazi Germany launched a devastating attack on the USSR, sparking the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. In 1992, the presidency of the Supreme Council of Russia officially declared this day as a time to remember and honor the defenders of the Motherland. In 1996, the day was later established as the Day of Remembrance and Mourning, symbolizing a time of reflection and honoring those who made sacrifices during times of conflict.
