Vladimir Sandoza. The head of Transnistria Yevgeny Shevchuk and Russian Ambassador to Moldova Farit Mukhametshin, in a solemn ceremony on Tuesday presented a group of veterans of the great Patriotic war commemorative medals in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Victory, said the press service of the Transnistrian leader.

The veterans received both Russian and Transnistrian medal, as well as in the unrecognized Republic established its own jubilee medal " 70 years of Victory in the great Patriotic war ". In addition, each veteran awarded and financial assistance, and possessing Russian citizenship received and material assistance to the Russian Federation.

"For me the high honor of order of the President of the Russian Federation, to present you with commemorative medals that are getting our respected veterans throughout Russia. In the future we will be ready to assist you in providing funds for treatment and acquiring the needed funds to provide further assistance and support, " said Mukhametshin, referring to the Veterans. He also said the intensification of Russian-Pridnestrovian contacts, Recalling the signing of several agreements between the ministries and departments of Russia and Transnistria, as well as the construction of social facilities within the Republic." We wish and wish Transnistria flourished " - drew the attention of the Russian Ambassador.

The head of the PMR said that memory will forever remain heroic deed of the people to defend the freedom and independence of their country, saved the world from fascism." Victory day is the most expensive holiday For all of us, " said Shevchuk.

All in Transnistria jubilee medals awarded 352 veteran of the great Patriotic war, 109 of them in Tiraspol.

Transnistria, 60% of the inhabitants are Russians and Ukrainians sought to secede from Moldova even before the destruction of the USSR, fearing that the wave of nationalism Moldova will join Romania. In 1992, after the failed attempt of the authorities of Moldova the power to solve the problem, Transnistria was in fact beyond the control of the Chisinau area.

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