In Smolensk honored the memory of the soldiers of the Omsbon NKVD of the USSR

The FSB of Russia in the Smolensk region, together with representatives of veteran and public organizations of security agencies, held commemorative events dedicated to the anniversary of the creation of the Separate Motorized Rifle Battalion of Special Purpose of the NKVD of the USSR, formed on November 15, 1941.

The main events took place on the Alley of Partisan Glory. Participants of the ceremony honored the memory of the soldiers of the legendary unit at the monument to Lieutenant-General Pavel Sudoplatov, who was one of the leaders of the Soviet state security agencies and the organizer of sabotage during the Great Patriotic War.

As part of the commemorative action, participants also visited memorials in Smolensk, laying flowers at monuments to Hero of the Soviet Union Vladimir Kurylenko, Komsomol guerrilla, and Colonel of the KGB of the USSR Grigory Boyarinov, who made a significant contribution to the training of personnel for special purpose units of security agencies.

Veterans noted that the preservation of the historical memory of the exploits of the defenders of the Fatherland, the continuity of generations and respect for the heroic past of the country are of particular importance for the patriotic education of young people. According to them, courage, dedication and loyalty to military duty, shown by heroes of different generations, remain an example of service to the Motherland and are an important part of the historical heritage of the country.