Russian monuments

Aviators of the Northern Fleet handed over to the relatives the remains of the pilot who died in the defense of the Kola West

In the garrison of the Northern Fleet in Safonovo, on the territory of the Air Force Museum of the Northern Fleet, a ceremony was held to hand over to the relatives the remains of pilot - Lieutenant Mikhail Galunov (born in 1910), who died in October 1941 during the defense of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War.

The I-153-M62 fighter with the remains of the pilot, his clothes and personal belongings were found by the search engines of the Northern Fleet. The remains of the pilot and the combat vehicle lay in the ground at a depth of 15 meters for almost 80 years.

A memorial sign with the emblem of the Northern Fleet was erected at the spot where the Soviet fighter was found.

Opening of the monument to the Shlisselburg landing in the Leningrad region

A memorial complex dedicated to the ski landing was opened in the Leningrad Region.

Here, in the area of ​​the village of Sinyavino near the former village of Lipki, in November 1941, one of the first attempts to break the blockade of Leningrad was made. One of the episodes of this attempt was the landing of a Soviet tactical landing near Shlisselburg, which became known as the Shlisselburg landing.

The operation was carried out by soldiers of the Leningrad militia, marines skiers, hydrographers of the Baltic Fleet, members of the Military Council of the Leningrad Front.

Major Vasily Margelov, the future legendary commander of the Airborne Forces, at that time the commander of the 1st special separate ski regiment of coastal defense sailors of the Red Banner Baltic Fleet, was among those who crossed Ladoga and stormed the German positions on skis with a throw of 20 km across the ice and stormed the German positions.

Almost the entire command staff of the regiment was killed during the breakthrough of the enemy's defenses, the commander of the regiment himself was wounded. In total, in that battle, out of more than 900 people who participated in the Shlisselburg landing, 202 fighters returned healthy, 47 wounded. 50 were missing.

Opening ceremony of the monument to Marshal of the Soviet Union Alexander Vasilevsky

New historical complex to become symbol of Russia's special op struggle — governor

Mikhail Razvozhayev explained that the conflict in which Russia has been drawn is proceeding not only on the front

SEVASTOPOL, July 23. /TASS/. The Chersonesos Tavrichesky historical and archaeological complex, which is being prepared for opening in Sevastopol, will become a symbol of Russia's steadfastness and faith in the country's future, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev believes.

Earlier TASS reported that the complex will open to the public in late July. In addition to the vast park territory, the first Orthodox church-park and several museums have been established there, including ones on Christianity, Crimea and Novorossiya, Antiquity and Byzantium.

"The guys who will be coming back from the battlefield <...> will be able to visit the park with their families, to see what they fought and are fighting for. And that's how we feel about it, too. I think this is its main purpose - to encapsulate the steadfastness and resilience of the country and its bright future," the governor said.

He explained that the conflict in which Russia has been drawn is proceeding not only on the front.

"The major work is done, of course, by the guys on the battlefront. But the war is hybrid, and the most important thing that [Russia's opponents] are striking at is our values, our future, the permission for Russia to be Russia. In this regard, the president's decision seems absolutely understandable to me - this is such a power place for our entire country," Razvozhayev emphasized.
The park

Chersonesos was founded as a Greek colony in 424-421 B.C. It is believed that Prince Vladimir, who later baptized Russia, converted to Christianity there in the 10th century. The museum has been operating for more than a century, but the creation of a historical and archaeological park near it was launched only a few years ago.

According to the My History Foundation, which oversees the creation of the park, the total area of the territory is 22.4 hectares, with the total area of the buildings of the complex being 144,000 square meters, and the area of artistic facades being about 70,000 square meters. The area of landscaping is 170,000 square meters.

More than 100 kilometers of engineering communications were established for the complex.

Earlier, Metropolitan Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea reported that the consecration of the historical and archaeological park will be held on July 28 in a closed to public mode. Since July 30, it will open its doors for visitors. However, it will be possible to get inside by online pre-registration only.

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