Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People
Saturday, 22 June 2024June 22 is annually commemorated in Belarus as the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People.
This date reminds us of the beginning of the terrible events of 1941, when Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union, marking the start of the Great Patriotic War.
June 22 is a symbol of remembrance for the millions of people who perished and suffered during the war. The Great Patriotic War brought enormous losses to Belarus, with nearly a third of the country's population killed or missing, and many cities and villages destroyed.
On this day, commemorative events are held throughout Belarus, wreaths and flowers are laid at memorials and mass graves, rallies and moments of silence are observed. At the state and public levels, the tragic events are remembered, and the memory of all those who gave their lives for a peaceful future is honored.
The Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People – is an important date in Belarus' history, reminding us of the need to cherish peace and not forget the lessons of the past.