The President of Turkmenistan congratulated fellow citizens on the Victory Day

Serdar Berdimuhamedov . File photoASHGABAT, May 9.President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated fellow citizens on the 77th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Russian-language newspaper of the government «Neutral Turkmenistan» reports. The congratulatory address of the head of state was published in the newspaper. 1945! Victory Day is a holiday that reminds humanity of the need to live in peace, friendship, solidarity, educating generations of high feelings of patriotism and humanism,» the congratulation says. The Turkmen leader noted that 1941-1945 were the most tragic years in the history of mankind . According to the head of state, for the sake of a peaceful and happy life for future generations, courageous compatriots showed incredible courage and fearlessness on the battlefields, thereby setting a high example of selfless service to the Fatherland. the stories of this period will never be forgotten! The heroes who set an example of courage and courage in the unprecedented battles of 1941-1945 will live forever in our hearts and will be honored with eternal glory and honor!» — Berdimuhamedov emphasized.Honoring veterans of the Great Patriotic War took place in AshgabatTurkmenistan, along with other republics of the USSR, made a great contribution to the Victory. More than 180 thousand Turkmen citizens, or more than 10% of the population of the republic, fought on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War. More than 70 thousand fighters from Turkmenistan were awarded orders and medals, 104 of them became Heroes of the Soviet Union, and 15 people — full holders of the Order of Glory. Residents of Turkmenistan donated 170 million rubles in cash and about 7 and a half tons of gold and silver jewelry to the Defense Fund. The great-grandfather of the President of Turkmenistan, Berdimuhamed Annaev, was a participant in the war. He returned from the war with a severe wound and died on October 6, 1948 during the Ashgabat earthquake. In 2018, by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the great-grandfather of the head of state was awarded the medal «For Courage» for courage, bravery and courage in defending the Motherland during the Great Patriotic War. .jpg» />The President of Kazakhstan congratulated compatriots on Victory Day