The feat of courage and fortitude: Raul Khadzhimba congratulated the veterans and the people of Abkhazia on Victory Day

“The Republic of Abkhazia occupies a worthy place in the historical chronicle of liberation war of the Soviet people,” - President said.

 Sukhum. May 9. Apsnypress. President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadzhimba congratulated the veterans and the people of Abkhazia on Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
 
 The message says:
 
 “Dear veterans! Dear citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia!
 
 I cordially congratulate you on the great holiday - the 74th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War! Today we commemorate and recall those who waged a selfless, nationwide struggle against the world evil of Nazism.
 
 The victory went to an irresistible price. It is produced by the blood and courage of millions of people who fought to the death with the ruthless enemy in the war fronts, and by the heroic labor of the rear men.
 
 The Republic of Abkhazia occupies a worthy place in the historical chronicle of liberation war of the Soviet people. More than 55 thousand people, immigrants from Abkhazia, were drafted into the ranks of the Soviet Army and Navy. 17.5 thousand defenders of the Fatherland laid down their heads in battles.
 
Our sacred duty is to preserve and hand down to the younger generations the memory of this feat of courage and strength of mind! Good health and longevity to you, dear veterans! Peace and prosperity to all the people of the Republic of Abkhazia! ”