On Wednesday, May 8, in memory of the victims of the Second World War, flowers will be placed in the graves and memorials of the victims of the Second World War in Daugavpils.
Since 1995, May 8 has been a day of remembrance – the day of commemoration of the victims of the defeat of Nazism and the Second World War. 78 years ago today, Germany signed the act of capitulation and World War II ended in Europe. In commemoration of the tragic events and war victims, on Wednesday, as every year, Daugavpils city management will visit the resting and memorial places of the victims of the Second World War to lay flowers.
Placing flowers in the graves and memorials of victims of the Second World War in Daugavpils:
- 10.00 – at the memorial in Dubrovina Park;
- 10.20 – at the memorial to the victims of Nazism in Viduspogulanka;
- 10.35 – at the burial site of Red Army soldiers in the Garrison cemetery;
- 10.50 – at the commemorative plaque of the victims of Nazism, installed at the site of the Stalag concentration camp;
- 11.15 – Resting place of the Red Army soldiers in the Brethren’s cemetery on Bryanska street;
- 11.35 – Brothers’ cemetery in Gayoka;
- 11.50 – in the cemetery of the victims of Nazism in Gajok;
- 12.00 – Brothers’ cemetery on 18. novembra street.
Information prepared by:
Daugavpils state city municipalities
Department of Public Relations
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