In Smolensk honored fallen heroes on White Cranes Day

In the Smolensk regional center of folk art held a touching event dedicated to the Day of white cranes – the day of memory of all the soldiers who died for the Motherland.

The Director of the Center Elena Kochanova (who is also Deputy Chairman of the Commission of the Public Chamber of the Smolensk Region for Culture) addressed the guests with a welcoming speech. She stressed the importance of preserving the living memory of heroes and passing it on to new generations.

During the evening, soulful musical compositions and poetic works dedicated to the feat of the defenders of the Fatherland were heard for the audience. Each performance was filled with deep respect for those who did not return from the battlefield.