The festival "Women's Heart of Russia" gathered 160 mothers and wives of soldiers from the Special Military Operation in Ufa.

      March 26, 2026 08:35 Society The first district stage of the annual All-Russian festival "Women's Heart of Russia" took place in Ufa on March 24. The event was organized by the state fund for supporting participants of the special military operation "Defenders of the Fatherland." The main feature of the festival was the unification of the wives and mothers of the deceased, missing, and active participants of the special military operation. Its idea was related to the solidarity of women who, despite the anticipation, the pain of loss, and heavy experiences, maintain warmth in their hearts and find strength for creation. On this day, 160 mothers and wives of special military operation participants from 14 regions of the Volga Federal District gathered in one venue. The participants represented more than 20 peoples and nationalities of Russia. The forum's program included vocal, dance, and poetic performances with national color. They were prepared by 14 groups. In their performances, the artists aimed to convey the cultural features and rich traditions of the peoples of Russia. In addition to the concert part, regional teams presented their territories, sharing the uniqueness and cultural specifics of their small homeland. The program concluded with a conversation with veterans of the special military operation. They were invited to the festival to support the mothers and wives of the fallen soldiers. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+