More than 300 events are planned in Sevastopol to celebrate the Great Victory

On March 20, the Governor of Sevastopol held a meeting of the organizational committee for the preparation and conduct of events dedicated to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 and the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the city of Sevastopol from the Nazi invaders.

Before the meeting, the head of the city presented the commemorative medal «80 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.» A participant in the Great Patriotic War, the chairman of the veteran organization of partisans and underground workers of the city of Sevastopol Mikhail Latoch.

The first issue of the meeting of the organizing committee was the holding of festive events in Sevastopol.

This year, more than 300 events are planned — both citywide and local, which will be held in educational institutions, culture and sports. We have already held the international action «Garden of Memory», also in Sevastopol has already been visited by the Victory train. The large action “Way to Victory” will be held together with the Republic of Crimea-this action is dedicated to the Crimean offensive operation, it will end on May 12 on the 35th coastal battery, -quotes the press service of the Government of Sevastopol Governor.

Traditionally, in May, the historical and patriotic festival “Banner of Glory”, the action “Honor and dignity” will be held-the ritual of the merger of the eternal lights of Sevastopol and Crimea into a single eternal flame. Together with the Black Sea Fleet, parades will be held in the yards of veterans. The cinemas will show films about victory in the Great Patriotic War, performances will be held in theaters — including charity for veterans, participants in special military operations and members of their families, exhibitions dedicated to victory in the city museums and open areas. On holidays, concerts are planned. Almost all sites will be involved, including for the first time concerts will be held at the New Khersones Museum and Field Complex. Solemn events will take place in all municipalities.

The deputy governor Igor Mikheev reported on payments to veterans:

Payments have already been made from the regional budget: as of today, all 9165 veterans received them. Payments from the federal budget of payments in April-May of this year will receive 1431 veteran of the Great Patriotic War, ”said the vice-governor.

Before Victory Day, 1106 veterans will be awarded anniversary medals «80 years of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941 -1945.» Medals will be presented with disabled people and participants in the Great Patriotic War, former minor prisoners of concentration camps, residents of the besieged Sevastopol, residents of the besieged Leningrad, residents of the besieged Stalingrad, and only the rear workers.

Today we agreed that the medal issued on behalf of the President would be handed over to the heads of districts, deputies of the Legislative Assembly, and members of the Public Chamber in order to give awards as soon as possible to veterans. He drew the attention of colleagues: these should not be formal events — veterans need to be invited to solemn events, or come home to those who cannot participate in public events for health reasons, and hold the corresponding ceremonies— emphasizes Mikhail Razvozhaev.

The first deputy governor Alexei Parikin reported on the improvement of commemorative places.

The order of the Ministry of Culture of Russia entered into force, which allows, in a simplified manner, to repair objects of cultural heritage, perpetuating the memory of events, about the participants and the victims of the Great Patriotic War. The northwear prepared the necessary lists, today the 34 executive bodies have been assigned 156 of the window, the responsible ones have been assigned, some of the departments have already begun work. The improvement of monuments is planned to be completed before the end of April— said the first deputy governor.