Raul Khadzhimba congratulated veterans and people of Abkhazia on Victory Day

RA President Raul Khajimba congratulated the veterans and people of Abkhazia on Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War.

Sukhum. May 9. Apsnypress. The congratulation says:

 "Dear veterans! Dear citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia!

 I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the great holiday - the 72nd anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War!

 The contribution of the fearless warriors of Abkhazia to the national, selfless struggle against fascism is huge. Folk memory and historical science appreciated the unfading heroic glory of the defenders of the Motherland.

 We are rightfully proud of the feat of thousands of infantrymen, tankmen, artillerymen, pilots, sailors and many other defenders of the Fatherland, who left Abkhazia for the battlefields. Many of them were awarded high state and military awards. A vivid example of courage for future generations will forever remain 22 Heroes of the Soviet Union, worthily representing our republic.

 We bow our heads in front of the bright memory of soldiers who died the death of brave on the fronts of the Second World War.

The combat merits of the participants in the defense of the Caucasus including thousands of Abkhazians should be highly appreciated.

 From the first day of the war to the victorious hour, the entire population of our republic conducted diligent and tireless work to strengthen the country's rear and defense capabilities.

  Our Dear Veterans!

 You have taken a heavy blow and withstood this ordeal with honor! The Great Victory you won saved the world from enslavement, opened the possibility to all subsequent generations for free and full development, confident progress! I wish you good health, good spirit, happiness, festive mood!

 Happy Victory Day, dear compatriots! "