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Baikonur celebrated Victory Day

Baikonur celebrated Victory Day on May 9, the agency reports.

Baikonur. May 12. Kazakhstan Today - Baikonur celebrated Victory Day on May 9, the agency reports.

The solemn meeting took place at the memorial of the Eternal fire. The chairman of the administration of Baikonur Alexander Mezentsev and the chairman of Baikonur, Major-General Oleg Maydanovich congratulated veterans of the Great Domestic War. The participant of the battle Sara Fakhrutdinova congratulated war veterans with the words of gratitude. After a minute of silence the participants laid flowers at the Eternal fire.

Parade of troops of the Baikonur garrison was held on the central city square.

After the parade the veterans were invited for a holiday dinner in a cafe. Holiday events for the city inhabitants proceeded in the central park.

Celebration in honor of veterans of the Great Patriotic War took place the day before. Every participant of the war, living in Baikonur and suburban settlements Akay and Tyura-Tam, 23 people, were given food and financial aid - 5 thousand roubles.

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