3 hours 13 minutes June 22, 1941 — the first bombs fell on Sevastopol. We remember and will not forget … And we are for the world!

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Annually — at 3: 000 night — events in memory of those killed in the Great Patriotic War begin in Sevastopol. At the Memorial of the Heroic Defense of Sevastopol 510 — 1942 years. All-Russian campaigns «Candle of Memory» and «Fiery Pictures» were held. The youth of the city, together with the volunteers of the Victory, posted from candles the word «Remember!» and the Medal «For the Defense of Sevastopol». The participants honored the memory of the fallen in the Great Patriotic War with a minute of silence.

Sevastopol forever became the Hero City. Today is the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow in our country. We must never forget the events of those years and what the Nazis did in our land. And, of course, I can’t help but talk about what is happening today. Our soldiers are fighting neo-Nazism, which has raised its head in our neighboring territory, in Ukraine. I am sure that we will never forget about the battles that are taking place today. Eternal memory to our soldiers and all those who gave their lives for the Victory! , — the press service of the Government of Sevastopol quotes the governor of the city Mikhail Razvozhaev.

Veteran of the Great Patriotic War Mikhail Latokha also participated in the Candle of Memory campaign.

I look with pride at our youth, who both want to know about the past life of Sevastopol, and are proud of the inhabitants of Sevastopol, who suffered the blockade in the Patriotic War. I think that every resident of Sevastopol will honor the memory of those people who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of Sevastopol and all of our mighty Russia, Mikhail Latokha notes.

After the candles were lit at the Grafskaya Pier, the regional action “Ships of Dreams” took place. Each participant launched a paper boat into the sea in memory of school graduates who did not have time to meet the peaceful dawn in 1941 year. In addition, the night before, the “Candle of Memory” action was also held at the memorial complex in memory of the employees of the internal affairs bodies who defended the Hero City during the Great Patriotic War.

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709227photo: press service of the Government of Sevastopol332597