Flag competition culminates with flag hoisting on Victory Square in Yakutsk

Let's Talk About the Big Shindig in Yakutsk

Mark your calendars, people! On May 8, the Victory Square in Yakutsk is gonna be the place to be as the Victory Banner proudly waves in the sky. This bad boy's been on a whopper of a journey, starting last December at the behest of Yakutia's Head Aisen Nikolaev.

Now, you might be wonderin', "Why all the fuss about a piece of cloth?" Well, let me tell ya, this ain't just any hastily sewn flag. The Victory Banner relay, as it's called, has covered every district in Yakutia, from the far northern Arctic uluses to the warmer climes of the south.

Andrei Sosnovsky, Deputy Minister of Youth and Social Communications of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), spilled the beans during a chat on "Yakutia 24" on May 7. He explained that this event is a major part of commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II, the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland in Russia, and the Year of the Defender of the Homeland in Yakutia.

Began this journey in the homeland of the first Hero of the Soviet Union, Fedot Popov, the relay saw countless participants - WWII veterans, children of war, SVO participants, youth, children, and residents - marching together to honor the past and preserve historical memory.

As I type this, the relay is still going strong in the "Zhatai" urban district. The folks there are eagerly awaiting the Victory Banner as they got it from the Anabar National (Dolgan-Evenk) District. By May 8, the Victory Banner will be warmly welcomed in Yakutsk.

So, there you have it! A brief rundown of this exciting event happening in Yakutsk. If you're into history or just want to be a part of a memorable occasion, this is the place to be. Stay tuned for more updates as the big day approaches!

Fun Facts:- Victory Banner relays are symbolic events commemorating historical victories and promoting unity and solidarity.- The Great Patriotic War, known in Russia as World War II, lasted from 1941 to 1945.- The impending 80th anniversary of its conclusion will be marked by various commemorative events across Russia, including in regions like Yakutia.- To get more detailed info about the Victory Banner relay in Yakutia, you'd best check out local news sources or official announcements from Yakutian or Russian government websites. These events are usually well-publicized in regional media.

Mark your calendars for May 8, as the Victory Banner relay, commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II's conclusion, will reach Yakutsk from the Anabar National (Dolgan-Evenk) District.
The Victory Banner relay, which started last December, has been making its way through every district in Yakutia, from the Arctic uluses to the southern regions.
The relay has been an integral part of the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland in Russia and the Year of the Defender of the Homeland in Yakutia, with numerous participants including WWII veterans, children of war, SVO participants, youth, children, and residents.
As sports-betting enthusiasts might find intriguing, this event also encourages camaraderie and unity, much like a sports relay event, while commemorating historical victories.