In Nizhny Novgorod, an art object was ceremoniously opened in honor of the hero of the special military operation, Kirill Kharitonov.

      Photo: NRO VOD "Volunteers of Victory"

      On Veterans of Combat Operations Day, a solemn opening of a patriotic art object dedicated to the heroically fallen participant of the special military operation, Knight of the Courage Order Kirill Kharitonov, took place in Nizhny Novgorod. This is already the 356th graffiti created as part of the "Image of Victory" project, which is implemented by Nizhny Novgorod Volunteers of Victory with the support of the regional government. The art object on Molitovskaya Street in the Lenin District of Nizhny Novgorod immortalized the memory of Junior Sergeant, Marine Sniper Kirill Kharitonov, call sign "Voron." A song dedicated to the hero, written by his friends, was performed at the opening.

      The opening ceremony was attended by Maria Krendyaseva, Deputy Head of the Lenin District of Nizhny Novgorod, Tatiana Druzhinina, Head of the Coordination Center for Supporting Military Personnel, Mobilized Individuals, and Their Families at the House of National Unity, Ivan Fomin, Chairman of the ANO "Brotherhood of Marines," relatives and friends of the hero, activists of the "Volunteers of Victory" movement, and residents of the city. Kirill Kharitonov served as a sniper in the special military operation, was awarded the Suvorov and Alexander Nevsky medals, and heroically died while performing a combat mission.

      "The 'Image of Victory' project is an opportunity to preserve the memory of our heroes not only in history but also in urban space. Each such art object becomes a place of memory, reminding residents, especially the younger generation, of courage, selflessness, and love for the Motherland. The feat of Kirill Kharitonov will forever remain an example of true service to the Fatherland," noted Maria Samodelkina, Head of NRO VOD "Volunteers of Victory."

      Every resident of the Nizhny Novgorod region can become part of the "Image of Victory" project and immortalize the memory of heroes—participants of the Great Patriotic War or the special military operation. Applications and hero suggestions can be submitted by phone: 8-831-410-81-10 or by leaving a message in the "Volunteers of Victory. Nizhny Novgorod Region" group on the social network "VKontakte": vk.com/niznovgorod.zapobedu.

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