Patriot’s Day was observed by Russian Community in Kolkata to pay homage  to their ancestors on 9th May 

Russian Community in Kolkata observed  Patriot’s Day on 9th May 2025  to pay homage to their  ancestors who laid down their lives during World War II to  protect freedom of their motherland on 80th anniversary of the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.

Consul General of Russia in Kolkata Mr. Maxim V. Kozlov  paid  homage to the   soul of  ancestors of   Russian community as well as   to the soul of all soldiers  from friendly countries who laid down their lives to  protect freedom of people of Russia then Soviet Union  during World War II .

A minute of silence was observed  by all participants in this solemn occasion to pay homage to all the souls of  bravehearts from Russia & friendly countries.
Timing of paying
Homage to the souls  of Great Patriots was synchronised  with  time of  paying Homage in Red square in Moscow lead by President of Russia Mr. Vladimir Putin.
It was great and solemn occasion to  pay homage  to  all souls of bravehearts of Russia and friendly nations  as well as share spirit of reverence  and unity.
It was occasion to strengthen intergenerational connection in Russian society and bond of friendship amongst friendly nations.
Live broadcasting of Military  Parade to observe Victory Day celebration on 9th May  held in Red Square, Moscow, was organised at Gorky Sadan to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day.
Moscow Victory Day Parade celebrated 80th anniversary  of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe.

Many families in then Soviet Union  lost  their family members during Great Patriotic War.  Mr. Maxim Kozlov  mentioned he lost his both maternal and paternal grandfathers during World War II while addressing the gathering.
Scars of the war still visible  in the present generation of family members of Great Patriots.
President Vladimir V Putin addressed the Moscow ceremony . President Putin in his address paid  homage  to all who participated  in   Great Patriotic  war  and appreciated contribution of  friendly nations.
In Kolkata , Russian Community took out a march  taking photos of the relatives who participated in the Great Patriotic War between 1941-1945 and official replica of the Soviet Victory banner brought specifically from Moscow for the Victory Day for commemorative ceremony of Immortal Regiment.
Ms. Irina Malysheva of Russian House Kolkata  brought official replica of the Soviet Victory banner  from Moscow for commemorative ceremony Immortal Regiment  .