On June 22, volunteers will light «candles of memory» in Russian cities. Archival photoMOSCOW, June 21Activists of the «Young Guard» and «Volunteer Company» created in Mariupol a 160-meter inscription «Remember 06/22/1941» from 10 thousand lighted candles in memory of the fallen heroes of the war, said Alexander Amelin, head of the Central Headquarters of the «Young Guard of United Russia» Alexander Amelin.» On the eve of the Day of Memory and Sorrow in the liberated Mariupol, for the first time in eight years, the volunteers of the «Young Guard of United Russia» and the «Volunteer Company of the Combat Brotherhood» lit 10 thousand candles in memory of the millions of dead soldiers of the Red Army, who heroically fought for our freedom and the peaceful sky above our heads.It is symbolic that this action is taking place on Lenin Komsomol Square, where a monument to the legendary grandmother Anya was erected not so long ago, which symbolizes the rebelliousness and strength of the Russian spirit.This action will become traditional, as well as commemorative events dedicated to the celebration of May 9,» Amelin said, quoted by the press service. On June 22, 1941, the Great Fatherland began natural war. This day was included in the calendar as the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow.
