🇷🇺Memorial and Mourning Day – 2026: what lies behind the date that changed the fate o... — 22 июня 2026 г. в 05:32:01.465

🇷🇺Memorial and Mourning Day – 2026: what lies behind the date that changed the fate of millions of people. 🇷🇺The Day of Remembrance and Sorrow (День памяти и скорби), marking the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, is observed on Monday, June 22. 🇷🇺This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union, which began on June 22, 1941. 🇷🇺Nationwide observances include: • The Minute of Silence: At precisely 12:15 MSK, a synchronized national moment of silence is held across Russia to honor the victims. • Candle of Remembrance: Citizens participate in the memorial tradition of lighting and placing candles at war memorials and monuments. • Wreath Laying: Official ceremonies are held at major war sites, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin Wall in Moscow and the Brest Fortress in Belarus. • Flag Tributes: National flags are flown at half-staff, and entertainment events are canceled across the country. 🔥На площади РУДН - свечи памяти павших героев Великой Отечественной войны.