Director of the National Research University Ekaterina Lebedeva: "There are countless examples of the heroism of the Soviet people."

      May 9, 2026 11:20 Society The Director of the Nizhny Novgorod Institute of Management of the Presidential Academy, Ekaterina Lebedeva, sent congratulations to the residents of Nizhny Novgorod on May 9. "Dear residents of Nizhny Novgorod! From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate you on the sacred holiday for every person who knows and honors the history of their Motherland - Victory Day! This holiday knows no nationality, and in the year declared by the President as the year of unity of the peoples of the country, I want to speak precisely about this. Side by side, shoulder to shoulder, our fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers stood on the battlefields, liberating Europe from fascism. In one sacred impulse, our large multinational country, from Central Asia and the Caucasus to the Baltic Sea, did everything to bring this day closer - Victory Day! The victory came at a very high price for our country. The terrible days of the blockade of Leningrad, the large-scale battles on the Kursk Bulge, the fierce fighting near Moscow, the heroic defense of Stalingrad... There are countless examples of the heroism of the Soviet people. And this is not only the valiant victories of our soldiers at the front but also the selfless struggle of partisans in the enemy's rear and the no less significant contribution of the workers who forged victory on the factory floors. Today, pieces of the Eternal Flame are scattered around the world, to countries that remember the price of Victory, and we must be worthy of the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the independence of our Motherland. In every family, there are their own Heroes, who are still with us, in the ranks of the Immortal Regiment. Each one is a silent witness of historical truth, demanding from us only one thing - to remember what really happened. It is important to preserve this memory, to prevent the distortion of history, and not to allow Nazism to raise its head again. These are the tasks now facing the fighters of the special military operation. Like their grandfathers and great-grandfathers in the past, they are fighting on the front lines, so that Russia and its fraternal peoples have one united unblemished history and a peaceful sky above their heads. Happy holiday, dear friends! Happy Victory Day!" - the congratulation says. The NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+