BISHKEK, May 11 (NNN-KNA) – Kyrgyzstan celebrated the 77th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
Kyrgyz President, Sadyr Zhaparov, laid flowers at the Eternal Flame on Victory Square and honoured the memory of those killed in the Great Patriotic War, with a minute silence, his press service reported.
Zhaparov, congratulating veterans and home front workers, said that, the Victory Day is a national holiday that has become a symbol of military prowess, courage and glory.
“On this day, with a special sense of respect, we remember the unprecedented feat of our fathers and grandfathers, who bravely fought on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War and selflessly worked in the rear for the Great Victory, peaceful life and freedom of future generations,” the Kyrgyz president said.
Zhaparov noted, more than 360,000 Kyrgyz people took part in this war, of which over 150,000 received high state awards for their courage and heroism, including 22 fellow countrymen becoming full holders of the Order of Glory, and 77 becoming Heroes of the Soviet Union.
“Unfortunately, more than 100,000 Kyrgyz died and went missing during the Great Patriotic War,” he added.
Bishkek also hosted the traditional Immortal Regiment parade, which is held in other regions of the country.– NNN-KNA
