A aged soldier rejoiced his centennial birthday alongside Putin and Xi Jinping during their gathering
Veteran Yevgeny Znamensky Celebrates 100th Birthday in Style
Yevgeny Znamensky, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, celebrated his 100th birthday in a wonderful festive mood. The centenarian from Tula, Russia, marked the occasion with daily cold showers and exercises, maintaining a routine that reflects his energetic spirit.
Local authorities visited Znamensky to congratulate him on his special day, and representatives from the regional administration presented him with a bouquet of 101 roses. The meeting between Znamensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin was described as "very approachable," with the veteran sharing humorous or light-hearted remarks from his wartime experiences or personal stories, which left Putin laughing.
Znamensky expressed his happiness on his birthday and said he has set a record. He also shared that he was impressed by his meeting with Putin. The celebration was accompanied by a performance from a brass band, adding to the festive atmosphere.
On a different occasion, another veteran of the Great Patriotic War, Vladimir Belozorov, received a written congratulation from Kazakhstan's Minister of Defense, Daulet Yergozhin, on his 100th birthday. Belozorov, like Znamensky, continues to live a vibrant life, embodying the resilience and spirit of those who fought in the war.
As we celebrate these veterans, we are reminded of the sacrifices they made and the indomitable spirit they have shown throughout their lives. Their stories serve as a testament to the human capacity for endurance and the power of humour in the face of adversity.
- The local authorities' visit to congratulate Yevgeny Znamensky on his 100th birthday was not just a political formality, as they also enjoyed light-hearted remarks from the veteran's wartime experiences and personal stories.
- Meanwhile, in a different region, politics intertwined with general news as Kazakhstan's Minister of Defense, Daulet Yergozhin, sent a written congratulation to another Great Patriotic War veteran, Vladimir Belozorov, on his 100th birthday.
