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CONGRESS OF RUSSIAN COMMUNITIES BEGINS DISTRIBUTING ST.GEORGE RIBBON

27 april, 2015
CONGRESS OF RUSSIAN COMMUNITIES BEGINS DISTRIBUTING ST.GEORGE RIBBON In most of Moldovan localities, the action of distributing St. George ribbon will be conducted by pro-Russian non-governmental organizations’ volunteers on the in connection to the 70th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War said Chairman of the Congress of Russian Communities Valeriu Climenco during the Monday’s news conference at Infotag.

 

He reminded that the ribbon has been a part of the highest military decoration in the Russian army – the Order of St.George since late 17th century, while during the War it was decorating the Order of Glory.

 

“In Moldova the action “St. George Ribbon” is being conducted since 2005. In 2015 it will be supported by 70 countries in the world. In Chisinau, volunteers will be distributing the ribbons to everyone near the Triumphal Arch on the Central Square of the city”, said the social activist.

 

“Until May 9, it is planned to conduct 38 events, among which “The Fair of Melodies”, as well as a contest on knowledge in Russia’s history. In Cahul the young people planted 70 rose bushes, setting a park for citizens”, said Climenco.

 

According to him, in early May, the M.V. Lomonosov National Library of Chisinau will host the presentation of the first e-museum “Moldova in the Great Patriotic War”.

 

“We are now digitizing the materials, photos and objects of a number of Moldovan museums about the War in Moldova. These priceless relics have been spread in museums, schools and libraries of the entire republic. With the appearance of the internet portal, everyone will be able to easily find out about how Moldovans manifested themselves during the Great Patriotic War, just visiting this resource”, said Climenco.

 

Infotag’s dossier: The St. George Ribbon constitutes one of the most recognized and respected symbols of military valor in modern Russia and other former Soviet republics. It is widely associated with the commemoration of the Second World War and especially with the units who were awarded the collective Guard battle honors during the war. The ribbon consists of a black and orange bicolor pattern, with three black and two orange stripes.

 

Since the 60th anniversary of the Victory Day in 2005, the ribbon is freely worn by civilians in Russia and other FSU countries as an act of commemoration and remembrance. It has since been distributed in Moscow, all over Russia, and around the world in the preparation for the event and is widely seen on wrists, lapels, and cars.

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