Mothers and widows of fallen soldiers participate in Victory Day parade in Chita for the first time
Relatives of military personnel killed during the war in Ukraine appeared at the traditional celebration of the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in the Trans-Baikal city.
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Women who lost sons and husbands during the war in Ukraine joined the Victory Day parade in Chita for the first time, according to The Moscow Times citing local media.
The event, dedicated to the anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, is traditionally held on May 9. According to sources, the participation of widows and mothers of fallen soldiers became an unprecedented phenomenon in the history of Chita's Victory Day celebrations.
This step reflects the growing presence of the theme of front-line losses in the public life of Russian regions. Official comments from Chita city authorities are not available at this time.