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Remembering the Brave: Biysk's Immortal Regiment Parade

Emotions ran high in Biysk as thousands of locals participated in the annual "Immortal Regiment" march. This solemn procession, held on May 9 (Victory Day), honors the ancestors of the participants who fought in World War II.

From Garkavy Park to the Eternal Flame, children, adults, and seniors marched together, each carrying a portrait of a loved one who bravely served during the Great Patriotic War and other significant historical events.

The residents of Biysk shared their family's stories with our correspondent, adding a personal touch to the proceedings.

Nadezhda Loginova and her grandson proudly displayed a portrait of Mikhail Fedorovich Pavlov.

This is my father," Nadezhda Mikhailovna beamed. He was a junior sergeant, fought in Stalingrad, and endured wounds on the Leningrad Front. Despite his injuries and receiving a disability pension, Mikhail lived to the ripe age of 73. Our family is immeasurably proud of him, she added, visibly emotional.

Yevgeniya Bryzhinskaya and her daughter returned for their second year in the parade. Today, they carried portraits of their great-grandfathers, Andrei Yakovlevich Rybakov and Vasily Yakovlevich Bryzhinsky, who fought in the Soviet-Japanese War alongside the Great Patriotic War. While Andrei was listed as missing in action, Vasily returned home safely.

The Khudyakov family has been attending the Immortal Regiment parade since its inception in Biysk. They honor ancestors who served in the Great Patriotic War, with some even making it to Berlin. One of their ancestors fought against the Banderovites. Nostalgic stories passed down by their grandmother made the event a cherished tradition for the family.

Tatyana Ilyinikh and her grandson Gleb took part in the solemn march for the first time. Gleb spoke about his great-grandfather, Victor Ivanovich Kovalev, a lieutenant who fought under the Kursk bulge, where he was wounded. Three days later, he was found and attended to.

Tatyana then shared her father's story, who died young due to war injuries. Raised by their grandfather, Ivan Petrovich Tsygankov, a junior sergeant who fought in the war and even earned a medal for valor, the family will continue to participate in the parade annually.

The Great Patriotic War touched countless Biysk families. The numerous portraits in the "Immortal Regiment" serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the emotions felt by the Biysk community that day—a mix of joy, pride, and bittersweet sorrow.

At 95, a Biysk Resident Refuses to Miss Victory Day's Celebration

The Immortal Regiment parade is an essential commemoration in Russia, paying tribute to the ancestors who fought in World War II. Originating in 2012 in Tomsk and becoming a federal event in 2015, the parade reflects the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the Soviet people during the war. As a result, it fosters national unity, encourages historical preservation, and has established itself as a cherished cultural tradition in Russia.

Nadezhda Loginova proudly held a portrait of her father, Mikhail Fedorovich Pavlov, who served in the Great Patriotic War and was wounded on the Leningrad Front. He bravely bounced back, living until the age of 73.
Yevgeniya Bryzhinskaya and her daughter returned to the parade for a second year, remembering their great-grandfathers Andrei Yakovlevich Rybakov and Vasily Yakovlevich Bryzhinsky, who fought in the Soviet-Japanese War and the Great Patriotic War. While Andrei was listed as missing in action, Vasily returned home safely.
The Khudyakov family, regular participants at the Immortal Regiment parade in Biysk, honored their ancestors who served in the Great Patriotic War, some even making it to Berlin. One of their ancestors fought against the Banderovites.
Tatyana Ilyinikh took part in the parade for the first time with her grandson Gleb, who talked about his great-grandfather, Victor Ivanovich Kovalev, a lieutenant who fought under the Kursk bulge and was later wounded.
Despite being 95 years old, a Biysk resident continued to attend the Immortal Regiment parade year after year to commemorate their ancestors who fought in World War II. The parade, which began in 2012 in Tomsk and became a federal event in 2015, not only pays tribute to the past but also fosters national unity and encourages historical preservation as a cherished cultural tradition in Russia.