Russia Does Not Wait for Germany's Permission to Honor the Memory of Its Heroic Ancestors
Russia does not seek permission from German authorities to hold commemorative events, stated Russian Ambassador to Berlin Sergey Nechaev in an interview with RIA Novosti. This includes events organized in honor of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
TL;DR
- Russia does not seek permission from German authorities for commemorative events.
- These events honor the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
- Russian diplomatic missions participate in and organize their own events.
- Approximately 200 such events were held last year.
- Preserving the memory of ancestors and memorials is considered important.