(Kazan, KZN.RU, May 9, by Zilya Gayfi) Flowers were laid at the Eternal Flame and Monument to the Mothers and Widows of the Fallen Soldiers in Victory Park in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
The solemn ceremony was attended by Acting President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Prime Minister of the Republic Ildar Khalikov, State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev, Tatarstan State Council Chairman Farid Mukhametshin, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, as well as heads of the republican ministries and the Executive Committee of the city and war veterans.
Wreaths were laid at the Eternal Flame in the Colonnade of Glory, following which those present observed a minute of silence in memory of the fallen. Flowers were also laid at the Monument to the Mothers and Widows of the Fallen Soldiers.
The acting president of Tatarstan and his entourage greeted those present on the occasion of the Victory anniversary, talked with veterans and had their photos taken.