The implementation of the State Program "Perpetuating the Memory of those who died in the Defense of the Fatherland" for 2021-2025 is being considered at an on-site meeting of the presidium of the regional Council of Deputies in the Ushachi district
The field meeting of the Presidium of the Regional Council of Deputies was dedicated to the theme of perpetuating the memory of those who died defending the Fatherland, using the example of the work of the Ushachi district authorities. The Chairman of the Regional Council, Dmitry Demidov, justified the importance of the raised topic, emphasizing that distortion of historical truth has very sad consequences, up to manifestations of nationalism and fascism. Touching upon the tragedy experienced by the people during the war and occupation through the mournful lists of the fallen on monuments and memorials allows us to realize that peace is the main value.
- There are 1606 military burials and burials of war victims under state registration in the Vitebsk region. They contain the remains of more than 490 thousand people, about 278 thousand of whom are unknown, - reported Marina Novitskaya, head of the main department of ideological work and youth affairs of the regional executive committee. - It is necessary to develop archival and research work. To review the composition or create interdepartmental working groups for perpetuation in the regions, to include representatives of educational institutions, culture, including libraries, and search public associations.
