Vladimir Putin Congratulated Leaders of CSTO Member States on May 9

Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the CSTO Collective Security Council, sent telegrams of congratulations to the leaders of the CSTO Member States on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

In his messages, Vladimir Putin extended his heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to the veterans of the Great Patriotic War and the home front workers, wishing them good health, high spirits and long life.

The Russian President called for preserving the memory of “the hardships of the war years and passing on to future generations the good traditions of friendship and mutual assistance that bind our peoples.”

Today, a military parade dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War was held in Moscow and other Russian cities. Yerevan held a solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the Eternal Flame in the Victory Park. Since early morning, residents of Astana have been laying a mound of carnations at the Eternal Flame. The Immortal Regiment procession is to take place In the cities and villages of Kyrgyzstan. In Dushanbe, a large anniversary concert is to be held, dedicated to Victory Day, the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the friendship between the peoples of Tajikistan and Russia.