'Pain' Memorial in Vitebsk: 160 Surnames
In the center of Vitebsk, the "Pain" memorial has been erected, dedicated to soldiers and officers who died fulfilling their international duty. The names of 160 deceased are inscribed on granite slabs. Every year on February 15, Afghan war veterans and their families come here to lay fresh flowers and express gratitude for the duty fulfilled.
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The complex's memory emphasizes mutual support; between participants, a slight realistic sense of fatherhood arises.
Summary:
The Vitebsk memorial "Pain" has been visited by 160 families. February 15 is the Day of Remembrance for soldiers who took part in the Afghan war.
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- Source: https://t.me/newsby_btrc/187717
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