Visits to the "Immortal Regiment" website surpassed 1 million on Friday

Visits to the "Immortal Regiment" website surpassed 1 million on Friday

Reinventing Remembrance: A Million Stories Strong on the Immortal Regiment Site

"May 9th - RIA Tomsk." The People's Chronicle of the Great Patriotic War on the site "Immortal Regiment," where users since 2012 have saved memories of their ancestors, now houses over a million family histories, according to a Friday statement from the "Immortal Regiment" Telegram channel.

Previously, it was reported that the first "Immortal Regiment" event took place in Tomsk in 2012 due to the initiative of local journalists. On Victory Day, city residents stood in lines with portraits of their frontline family members. Over time, the movement was supported by millions of residents from various regions and countries. Since 2012, the website moypolk.ru has also been operational, where the family histories of Great Patriotic War veterans are stored.

"Today is a special day. The millionth page has appeared in the People's Chronicle of the Immortal Regiment. We don't know who placed the 'jubilee' story or to whom it was dedicated - to a grandpa-soldier, a grandma-blockade worker, or a local-laborer in the rear, but it doesn't matter. The role is not in numbers, but it's symbolic that the threshold of 1 million stories fell on Victory Day," a message reads.

It's emphasized that despite the vast number of stories, the Great Patriotic War affected tens of millions of people: "It would be fair and just to record every name in the People's Chronicle to preserve the memories of descendants."

"The People's Chronicle of the Warrior: Stories of Tomsk residents from the Immortal Regiment site" "We promise to carefully preserve this memory - the names, faces, and lives of soldiers, workers of the rear, blockaders, prisoners of concentration camps... All, who felt the fierce sweep of the army's onslaught. And we'd also like to express our thanks to everyone who donated any meaningful sum - the Immortal Regiment's site exists only thanks to your financial support," the channel announces.

Register and Remember

To create a page on the Immortal Regiment site for your relative, follow these steps:

1. Find the Site: Navigate to the official Immortal Regiment website.
2. Create an Account: Look for the registration option and fill out the form with your details.

Gather information about your relative, including their name, dates of birth and death, rank, unit, and any notable actions or achievements. Collect relevant photos, like their military portraits or other significant images, and scan copies of documents like military certificates, medals, or letters.

1. Navigate to the Contribution Section: Once logged in, find the option to create a new page or upload a story.
2. Fill in the Form: Input the required fields with your relative’s details.
3. Upload Media: Add the photos and documents you have collected.
4. Write the Story: Use the text field to share your relative's story, including personal anecdotes, military details, and emotional or historical context.
5. Publish the Story: Check for accuracy and completeness before submitting, then use the submit or publish button to upload your relative's story to the site.
6. Follow Up: After submission, periodically check if the page is live and accessible. Share the link to your relative's story with family and friends to ensure their legacy is celebrated.

If technical issues arise or you need help, look for a contact form on the site or reach out to their support team. Consider translating your story into other languages if the platform supports it to reach a broader audience.

1. The Immortal Regiment site, first established in 2012, now houses over a million family histories, including stories from Tomsk residents, as stated on May 9th by the "Immortal Regiment" Telegram channel.
2. In a message Contextualized on May 9th, the Immortal Regiment Telegram channel announced the addition of the millionth page to the People's Chronicle, which contains stories of various veterans from war-and-conflicts such as the Great Patriotic War, regardless of their roles - soldier, worker, laborer, or blockade worker.
3. Faced with the vast number of stories on the site, it was emphasized that it would be fair and just to record every name in the People's Chronicle to help preserve memories of descendants.
4. To honor the legacy of their relatives, users of the Immortal Regiment site can register, create an account, gather necessary information, and upload photos, documents, and stories about their ancestors, as part of the general-news section dedicated to politics and war-and-conflicts.

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