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⚔️ The Battle of Stalingrad (July 17, 1942—February 2, 1943) was one of the most important battles in military history, and a true turning point in World War II. The resilience, courage and heart-wrenching personal stories that emerged from the Battle continue to resonate with Russian youth, inspiring a sense of pride and gratitude for Soviet heroes who fiercely fought to save our Fatherland from the Nazi Germany's invaders. 🎥 To commemorate the heroism and selflessness of Stalingrad's defenders Russian youth and MGIMO University students, members of the patriotic project "From Heart to Heart", made a documentary "Immortal Stalingrad", featuring a brief historical account of the Battle, examples of exploits of the Soviet soldiers and personal stories of the survivors of those tragic and heroic days.

🗓 On May 11, 1939, Soviet Union and Mongolia fended off militarist Japan invasion, securing victory at the Khalkhin Gol River.   In 1936, the Japanese government adopted the Fundamental Principles of National Policy, which outlined plans for the full conquest of China and subsequent military offensives into Mongolia and the Soviet Union.   To execute its expansionist strategies, Japan sought support from Nazi Germany, solidifying their alliance with the signing of the Anti-Comintern Pact on November 25, 1936.   🤝 Considering the possibility of a Japanese attack on the Mongolian People’s Republic and the use of its territory as a launching pad for aggression against the USSR, the Soviet and Mongolian governments signed a Protocol of Mutual Assistance on March 12, 1936.   On July 7, 1937, Japan initiated a full-scale war against China. This further complicated the relations between Moscow and Tokyo, leading to heightened tensions, which boiled over in 1938 into an armed conflict along the Soviet-Manchurian border near Lake Khasan. ⚔️ The Khalkhin Gol River conflict erupted when Japanese troops entered the area and opened fire at the Mongolian border guards. The Red Army swiftly intervened to support their Mongolian allies.   Japan’s invasion of Mongolia was also driven by a desire for retaliation following the unsuccessful confrontation at Lake Khasan. It was also a strategy to compel the Soviet Union to withdraw support for China.   📄 In collaboration with the Mongolian forces, the Red Army successfully repelled the Japanese invasion and by late August, expelled them from Mongolian territory. On September 16, an agreement was reached between the Soviet Union, the Mongolian People’s Republic, and Japan to cease hostilities.   ❗️ The victory of the USSR and their Mongolian allies carried a long-term influence on the dynamics of World War II. The Red Army’s triumph at Khalkhin Gol compelled the Japanese to abandon their plans for a major assault on the USSR. #KhalkhinGol85

🌐 Russian diplomats, compatriots, friends and all those who remember history and the sacrifice made by the Soviet people in saving humanity from Nazism, on May 9 pay tribute to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and their immortal feat. 📹 Here's how #VictoryDay is celebrated abroad, far away from home. #Victory79

🎖 On May 9, 1945, the Medal 'For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945' was established by the Order of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The idea of introducing a medal to commemorate the end of the war was raised as early as October 1944 when the Nazi German defeat became inevitable. Work on the design began on May 5, 1945. A total of 20 designs were submitted, with the one by the artists Romanov and Andrianov chosen at the end. The round 32-mm medal was made of brass. Its obverse side showed the profile bust of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union Joseph Stalin with the inscription, “Our Cause is Right — we won”. The reverse side showed the full name of the medal. ⬛️🟧 The medal ribbon was fashioned in black and orange. It was the St George’s Ribbon that later became the symbol of the Victory of the Soviet People in the Great Patriotic War. 📃 According to the Regulations on the Medal, it was awarded to all military personnel and civilian personnel who served in the ranks of the Red Army, Navy and NKVD troops on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War or ensured victory through their efforts in military districts; and to all military personnel and civilian personnel who served during the Great Patriotic War in the ranks of the active Red Army, Navy and NKVD troops, but who were discharged due to wounds, illness and injury, as well as those who were transferred by decision of state and party organisations to other positions outside the army. The for Medal for Victory over Germany was the most common state insignia in the Soviet Union with the total number of recipients reaching almost 15 million people. ☝️ #InterestingFact: The Medal 'For Victory over Germany' shows Stalin looking left, towards Berlin, while the Medal 'For Victory over Japan' shows him looking right, towards Tokyo. The recipients of the Medal 'For the Victory over Germany' are entitled to receive anniversary medals for the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. #Victory79

🎙 Address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the military parade marking the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 (May 9, 2024) 💬 Today we are honouring our fathers and grandfathers and grand-grandfathers. They defended their native land and crushed Nazism, liberated the peoples of Europe and displayed unparalleled heroism in combat and on the home front. <...> The West would love to forget the lessons of World War II, but we remember that the destiny of humankind was decided during the colossal battles of Moscow, Leningrad, Rzhev, Stalingrad, Kursk, Kharkov, Minsk, Smolensk and Kiev, and in the intense and bloody fighting from Murmansk to the Caucasus and the Crimea. <...> But let me emphasise: Russia has never belittled the significance of the Second Front or that of Allied assistance. We honour the valor of all members of the Anti-Hitler Coalition, the Resistance Movement, the underground movement and guerrillas, as well as the courage displayed by the peoples of China fighting for their independence against militarist Japan's aggression. <...> Russia is now going through a difficult, watershed moment of its history. The fate of our Motherland and its future depend on each us. Today, on Victory Day, we feel it ever more sharply and never fail to draw inspiration from our generation of the brave, noble and wise victors, and the way they cherished friendship and remained firm in the face of adversity, always trusted themselves and their country, and had a sincere and selfless love for their Motherland. We are celebrating Victory Day against the backdrop of the Special Military Operation. All of those engaged in it, on the frontlines, are our heroes. We are humbled by your fortitude and self-sacrifice. All of Russia stands with you. Our veterans, too, believe in you, and they are worried about you. That they remain involved emotionally in your lives and heroism is an unbreakable tie that binds this heroic generation together. Read in full

В #ДеньПобеды российские дипломаты возложили цветы и венки к памятнику героям Великой Отечественной войны, установленному на территории Посольства России в Канаде. Торжественную церемонию возглавил Посол России в Канаде Олег Степанов. #Победа79

📹Видеопоздравление Посла России в Канаде О.В.Степанова по случаю Дня Победы, 9 мая 2024 г. 💬Память о братстве по оружию между СССР и Канадой в годы войны остается незыблемым фундаментом двусторонних отношений. Ценим вклад в общую победу храбрых сынов и дочерей «страны кленового листа», внесших вклад в разгром войск гитлеровской Германии, участвовавших в арктических конвоях. Текстовая версия #Победа79 #ДеньПобеды

8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the Red Army launched its Crimean offensive, liberating German-occupied Sevastopol, the symbol of Russian naval glory and the main base of the Black Sea Fleet. In 1941–1942, the city sustained a 250-day long siege, pinning down a considerable German and Romanian force. Prior to taking Sevastopol by assault, the enemy concentrated the largest artillery group of all used in that war. Had Sevastopol failed to resist for so long, the enemy could have reached the Volga and the Caucasus much earlier, something that would have changed the course of the war. Red Army troops fought heroically on Mount Sapun, Armoured Turret Battery-30, at the foot of the MacKenzie Heights… Occasionally, they had to attack the enemy with their bare hands, for artillery ammunition was in short supply, the supply lines were disrupted, and ships were sunk by the Germans. ▪️ In June 1942, the last defenders of Sevastopol had to leave the city. During the German occupation, nearly 27,000 local civilians were killed and another 45,000 rounded up and sent for slave labour in Germany. 🌟 The mission to liberate the Crimea and Sevastopol was entrusted to the 4th Ukrainian Front commanded by Army General Fyodor Tolbukhin and the Separate Coastal Army commanded by Army General Andrey Yeryomenko. Launching attacks from the north and the east, they drove the enemy from the key cities in the peninsula within days. On May 9, 1944, Sevastopol was liberated following a four-day assault, with the German and Romanian troops chucked into the sea. The enemy spent 250 days trying to seize the city, whereas the Red Army did the job within just one week in May 1944. 🎖 Sevastopol was among the first to be awarded the title of Hero City. This happened on May 8, 1965. In December 1942, the medal For the Defence of Sevastopol was instituted, with over 52,000 people decorated with it by the mid-1990s. #Victory79

📸 #PhotoOfTheDay The main #VictoryParade 📍 Red Square, Moscow

🌟 Happy #VictoryDay! #LestWeForget #Victory79 #May9