Baghdad: The Russian Embassy in Baghdad held the “Immortal Regiment” event for the first time, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II. A number of Russian Embassy staff and representatives of Baghdad Media Center participated in the event, carrying photos of their ancestors who participated in the war, commemorating their memory and honoring their sacrifices.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Elbrus Kotrashev, confirmed that this event is being held for the first time in Baghdad and will be held annually starting this year, stressing the importance of preserving historical memory. Kotrashev said: “Glory to all those who laid down their lives on the battlefields of the Great Patriotic War, and glory to our contemporaries who are now defending the Motherland on these same battlefields.”