Red flag raised over Krasnoyarsk
In Krasnoyarsk, like other Russian cities, the tradition of hoisting a replica of the Victory Banner has become a yearly spectacle. This year, the replica was raised on Nikolayevskaya Sopka, much like the original that signified Soviet victory during World War II.
The tradition was marked with the stirring strains of "Wake Up, Great Country!" performed by the Siberian Male Choir and a performance of "Victory Day" by the local law enforcement choir, "Voices of the Yenisei."
Participants included soldiers, veterans, members of the "First Movement," construction crews, cadets, and local authorities, including Governor Mikhail Kotykov. This isn't the first time the victory symbol has been hoisted on Nikolayevskaya Sopka, having been a yearly tradition in Krasnoyarsk since 2021.
The Victory Banner will flutter over the city until May 12th, serving as a poignant reminder of those who valiantly fought against Nazi Germany during the Great Patriotic War. Standing at 505 meters tall, Nikolayevskaya Sopka, with its 100-meter flagpole, ensures that the Victory Banner is easily visible from any point within the city, even at night, thanks to the lighting of the site.
For those unaware, the original Victory Banner resides in the Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. After 1965, the original Victory Banner was never taken out for military parades.
While there's no specific information about the origins of the tradition in Krasnoyarsk, in other cities like Novosibirsk, war veterans began this annual tradition in 2017. The practice of raising Victory Banner replicas is often tied to significant events and is a way to honor fallen heroes and reinforce national pride and unity.
- In the sports section of local newspapers, the hoisting of the replica Victory Banner in Krasnoyarsk's Nikolayevskaya Sopka might have been covered, similar to other newsworthy events.
- The year 505, which marks the height of Nikolayevskaya Sopka, might also symbolize the strength and resilience that Krasnoyarsk demonstrates, much like the spirit of the Great Patriotic War.
- The 505 meter height of Nikolayevskaya Sopka could be an inspiring metaphor for sports climbers, encouraging them to reach new heights in their own sports-betting endeavors, embodying the spirit of the Victory Banner.
- Much like the everyday efforts of the MVD (Ministry of Internal Affairs) in maintaining law and order, the annual hoisting of the Victory Banner replica serves to reinforce unity and pride, mirroring the original Banner's role during World War II.
