Eternal flame on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden. File photoTEL AVIV, May 8.The fire from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow was first delivered to Israel on the eve of Victory Day, the ceremony of handing over particles of fire to veterans and organizations of compatriots was held at the Russian House in Tel Aviv. This year, Israel is included for the first time among the countries where the action for the delivery of fire particles is held from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Kremlin Alexander Garden.
The People's Front delivered a particle of the Eternal Flame to the city of Shchastya in the LPR «On the eve of Victory Day, we want to transfer a particle of fire to veterans in memory of our great Victory, as a tribute to all those to whom we can thank for our life today. Today, our action is taking participation of organizations from different cities of Israel, including from Ashdod and Haifa,» Elena Grin, a member of the central headquarters of the United People's Front, told Russian journalists. In the presence of representatives of the press and public organizations, 12 particles of fire from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow were transferred to organizations of compatriots and veteran associations of Israel. Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov told RIA Novosti that the Jewish state immediately showed keen interest in this action. Assistance in the fire transfer ceremony was provided by representatives of the Russian diplomatic mission, the Russian House, representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo. «Wings» in Netanya and «Candle of Memory» in Jerusalem. The fire will also be delivered to veterans who have shown interest, who want to remember their veteran combat years and fallen comrades,» Viktorov told Russian journalists. The register of public holidays in Israel in the country traditionally hosted parades of veterans, marches of the «Immortal Regiment» and other mass events. The Knesset met for a special meeting, thematic lessons were held in schools, flowers were laid at numerous monuments and steles dedicated to the soldiers of the Red Army. This year, the Ministry of Absorption, which is responsible for celebrating Victory Day, has limited the number of events. Mass parades and processions on May 9 in Israel have been canceled by the decision of the Minister of Integration Pnina Tamano-Shata. The Minister, in an interview with the KAN TV channel, noted that the decision was made after consultations, including with Israeli veteran organizations. This year, the Israeli Knesset will hold an extraordinary meeting dedicated to the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany on May 10, the government press service said. People's Front delivered particles of Eternal Flame to Donbass
