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Initiators of Immortal Regiments in Russia and Italy agree on cooperation

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Initiators of Immortal Regiments in Russia and Italy agree on cooperation


22.03.2017

World Coordination Council of Russian Compatriots All-Russian movement Immortal Regiments of Russia and movement Immortal Regiments of Italy signed a collaboration agreement in Verona, according to World Coordination Council of Russian Compatriots living abroad.

The deputy of the State Duma Nikolay Zemtsov representing the Russian side commented contentedly that the agreement is to connect Russian and Italian people, especially those who try to guard memories about the war and the fallen soldiers fighting fascism.

The founder of Immortal Regiments of Italy Anna Maria Zilly mentioned in her speech after the agreement was signed that the Italian Opposition was one of the strongest forces in Europe; it comprised captive Soviet warriors who could run away from the fascists and played a key part in some guerrilla bands. She reminded to the audience that Soviet participants of the Opposition were bravely defending Italian freedoms and were awarded with medals and orders of this country for that.

Let us remind you that the similar agreement was signed by Immortal Regiments of Russia and Russian – Armenian Youth Unity.

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