June 22 is the Day of Memory and Sorrow. On this day 81 years ago, the lives of almost 200 million people were divided into "before and after" – an alarming message about the attack of enemy troops on the Soviet Union spread through all cities. The Great Patriotic War began – 1418 days full of heroism and courage.

As long as we remember the veterans, their heroic acts are alive. On June 22, candles are lit all over the world in the silence of the night in memory of all those who gave their lives in the name of the Great Victory. You can join the action and light your candle of remembrance on our platform, as well as learn more about the events of the Great Patriotic War from the memories of participants and eyewitnesses.