Soviet Union 1991

(First update)

Yanayev stood on the podium and glanced at the people in the audience casually. This was the first time that he faced these people from all over the world as the leader of the Soviet Union. Yanayev breathed in slowly, his chest rising and falling slightly, calming down his uneasiness, and began his speech.

"Dear friends! We are here today to warmly welcome all our visiting foreign guests and express our sincere gratitude to the representatives of those countries who fought against Nazism and Japanese militarism!"

There was warm applause at the scene, and Yanayev nodded slightly to the representatives of each country to show respect and respect. Representatives of those countries also applauded Yanayev.

"Today, representatives of six countries appeared with us on Red Square in Moscow. These representatives are from China, Vietnam, Czechoslovakia, North Korea, Mongolia, and Cuba. Their ancestors, whether on the front line or in the rear, all share the same hatred of the enemy. , fight side by side.”

"Soldiers from China, as the main front in Asia's struggle against militarism, China, like the Soviet Union, lost millions of lives in this war. Czechoslovak soldiers also fought fearlessly against the Nazis on the European battlefields The people of the Korean peninsula also made resolute and uncompromising resistance to Japanese fascism. Throughout the war, Mongolia gave our country its full support. Like all the representatives here, I reciprocated. Big round of applause.”

Yanayev applauded on the ceremony stage, and those in the audience followed Yanayev with warm applause.

"Now in the joint review square are the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the soldiers who participated in the war. Victory Day is our common holiday, because the Great Patriotic War was a battle for the future of all mankind. We Our fathers and ancestors experienced unbearable pain, poverty and loss. They worked hard and fought heroically at the risk of their lives, setting a noble example of patriotism.”

“We pay tribute to those who defended every street, every house, and every border of the motherland to the death! We pay tribute to those who died in the brutal defense of Moscow, the defense of Stalingrad, the Battle of Kursk and the Battle of the Dnieper! We pay tribute to those who died in the brutal defense of Moscow, the battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of Kursk and the Battle of the Dnieper! Salute to those who died of hunger and cold in the unyielding Leningrad! Salute to those who suffered from the enslavement of prisoners and suffered in the concentration camps!”

“We bow with the living memories of sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, grandfathers, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, comrades, relatives and friends. We remember all those who never came back from the battlefield, We remember all those who are no longer with us.”

After Yanayev finished speaking, he looked at the World War II veterans who had returned from the battlefield alive in the audience, and said affectionately, "Dear veterans! You are the heroes of the great Victory Day. It is your achievements that have created the future generations." Live a peaceful and stable life, so that future generations can create and move forward bravely. Your achievements may not be known, but your vision will last forever!"

"Today your children and grandchildren will gloriously maintain the honor of victory, work hard for the present and future of the motherland, serve the motherland loyally, and confidently respond to modern challenges. For the smooth development and prosperity of our motherland Prosperity and strength belong to the victorious people!”

As soon as he finished speaking, five Su-27 fighter jets were flying high above the Kremlin bell tower. The colorful trail clouds were reflected in the blue sky above the Kremlin, which was particularly dazzling.

The next step is for Yanayev to award the Anti-Japanese War Victory Medal to the veterans of World War II. This is the highest honor Yanayev gives to the veterans of World War II on this special holiday. He walked off the podium. He personally came to the seats of the Anti-Japanese War veterans and pinned Anti-Japanese War victory medals on the chests of their military uniforms for those who had lost relatives and loved ones in the war. After each medal was awarded to a veteran, Yanayev bowed deeply to them and said thank you.

"Thank you for everything you did in the Great Patriotic War."

Yanayev brought medals to the veteran who lost his hands in the war and helped him organize the medals. The veteran was so excited when he was received by a leader for the first time that he kept repeating thank you.

"Thank you for your bravery and fearlessness back then, in exchange for the stability and peace we have today."

The veteran in front of Yanayev lost his eyes due to the war, but he still held his head high. Waiting for the call of the motherland. Just when Yanayev finished saying this, he whispered, "General Secretary Yanayev, do you know that those soldiers who died with me on the battlefield have been waiting for this day for a long time. At that time There were only six of us trapped in a building. My comrade asked me if they would become heroes after death. I didn't answer him at the time. Later, the Nazi tanks destroyed the entire building and I was the only one who escaped death. Back then, their bones had long been buried under unknown ruins.”

"But now I want to tell him that you are all unsung heroes."

Yanayev held his hand tightly and said in a calm voice. "The motherland has not forgotten you. Thank you. We will take over the flag in your hands and inherit your will. Keep moving forward."

After awarding the medal, Yanayev faced the fiery gaze of the veterans and turned around to return to his seat. However, before he had taken a few steps, the voices of World War II veterans suddenly came from behind him. This was an act that was not planned during the ceremony and was entirely the personal wish of the veteran of the Great Patriotic War.

"Sixty-second Army. Fourth Infantry Division, Private Vasily, on behalf of all the soldiers who died in Stalingrad, salute the motherland!"

"Fifteenth Guards Division, Private Ivanov, on behalf of the comrades who died in Stalingrad, salute the great motherland!"

"Sixty-first Armored Division, Private Srichenkov, on behalf of the soldiers who died in Stalingrad, salute the great motherland!"

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The voices of all the people were sonorous and moving. At this moment, Red Square became quiet, with only the sound of the red flag fluttering in the wind.

These numbers, which may have been cancelled in the integration of the army, are the indelible memories of this group of people. They symbolize the struggle and faith they once had. After everyone reported their identities, everyone stood up in unison, looking at the fluttering red flag, and said in a unified, firm and neat voice, "All the soldiers of the Patriotic War present here salute the great motherland, the great Soviet Union!" (To be continued.)