Moscow commemorated the fallen in the First World War July 27, 1914 in Europe was the last peaceful afternoon. On 28 - Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and one of the bloodiest wars in human history started. In the capitals Memorial Park Falcon on the eve of the centenary of the First World was commemorated the fallen of that terrible war. In its fraternal cemetery are buried 18.000 soldiers. With the sounds of the Russian national anthem, accompanied by the presidential regiment - this commemorative event was held in Russia for the second time. Like last year, Sergei Naryshkin laid a wreath to the memorial to the fallen in World War I. We should never forget about the terrible and tragic side of any military conflicts - said Sergey Naryshkin. This war showed the highest heroism of the Russian people and its part of our history, and we cannot forget about it - said Russian Presidents Special Representative for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoi. After the official part, the Bolshoi Theatre soloist trumpeter Andrew Ikov performed the tune of End. It accompanied the those killed in war. The tragic music this day sounds not only in Russia, but in all the countries participating in the First World. See the video in the Russian article
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:37:21 +0000
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