ON National Unity Day, Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the Minin and Pozharsky monument. He also met young volunteers on Red Square and the children of heroes of the special military operation in Ukraine.
“This holiday means unity; it means preservation of our sovereignty, of our country and of our statehood,” the Russian president emphasized.
The holiday traces back to 1612, when a people’s militia led by Kuzma Minin, elder of the Nizhny Novgorod zemstvo, and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky expelled Polish invaders from Moscow, ending the Time of Troubles.
The fourth of November is celebrated with a wide range of events, from official ceremonies and parades to concerts and public gatherings. Orthodox churches hold services in honour of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.
Russian troops are observing the holiday on the front lines of the special military operation.
“The value of our unity is undeniable,” Putin said at the Unity Day state awards ceremony. “We know how to close ranks to tackle common challenges in the face of global threats — and to celebrate victories, achievements, and successes together.”
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