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130 thousand people take part in the Immortal Regiment action
The national patriotic action Immortal Regiment was held in Kazan today. As many as 130,000 residents and guests of the city carried portraits of their relatives who participated in the Great Patriotic War (World War II) through the central streets. The Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin joined the event and honored the memory of their relatives.
This year, anyone could become a part of the national action and carry a portrait of their relatives.
People gathered for the march at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Karl Marx and Tolstoy streets.
Entire families participated in the commemorative march, from young children with parents to elderly.
Each participant carried a cherished portrait of their relatives- heroes of war.
Some of the participants were dressed in military uniforms and wore St. George's ribbons on their chests, symbolizing their remembrance and gratitude.
They had tears on their faces, but they were also filled with pride and joy. The atmosphere was one of light sadness and national unity.
The march began at 3 p.m. The war heroes, as if they had come to life from their portraits, marched along the city's main streets: Karl Marx, Lobachevsky, and Kremlevskaya. The march was almost silent, with only occasional whispers breaking the silence.
The Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov joined the Immortal Regiment march. He carried a portrait of his uncle Galimzyan Minnikhanov. Galimzyan Minnikhanov joined the army at the age of 19 and fought in the 359th Rifle Regiment. He was killed in the fierce battles near Moscow on December 15, 1941.
The Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin carried a portrait of his grandfather, Muzagit Metshin. The veteran had fought through the entire war, from the first days until the victory in 1945. He was a machine gunner on the 3rd Belorussian Front. During the war, Muzagit Metshin received five wounds and two concussions, which severely affected his health. The hero passed away in 1960.