Several hundred people marched on the first day weekend in the center of the capital of the United States during the action "Immortal regiment" in memory of their relatives who took part in the battles of the great Patriotic war and worked in the rear. The rally in the American capital took place for the fifth time. According to its organizer, Catherine hill, application filed on the participation of 700 people - so many come in the past year. by tradition, the citizens gathered at the White house, whence they marched to the world war II memorial With photos of their loved ones. Most were dressed in t-shirts and jackets With the symbols of the " Immortal regiment ", and certain children in uniform during the war. at the memorial congregation sang songs of the war years, and songs from famous Soviet movies about the war: "Katyusha ", " Darkie ", "We need one victory" and others. There before the protesters were Several war veterans who reside in the United States. According to Catherine hill, the organizers, taking into account the state of health of veterans, made an offer they can't participate in the March, and come directly to the memorial. Every year, living witnesses of that terrible war and the great Victory is getting smaller - this time there were only four. Among those who were missing the "Immortal regiment" in the U.S. capital, this year - member of the storming of Koenigsberg in 1945, Leonid Evdokimov. Great photo of a veteran holding His granddaughter." Grandfather died in January, he was 92. He wished to come here... Now I'll do It, " the woman Says with tears in his eyes. a citizen of Maryland Robert Microcat comes to an event for the 3rd year in a row and let and With accent, but in Russian can say " Immortal regiment ". This time, He printed out the photo of his father and proudly talks about the fact that in 1943-45 had to go almost on all fronts, as well as Among them in the Soviet Murmansk, which was delivered assistance " lend-lease ". "It is the responsibility of my generation to come here and honor His memory and the memory of all those who served then, together With our colleagues - Russian soldiers," Says Microcat. a citizen of the US capital named Alexander came to the "Immortal regiment" with my 10 year old son. The child is dressed in field uniform during the war. Says he wants to be " heroes of war ". His Dad set up to ensure that war did not exist. "every family was in distress. We come here to remember how awful war... We have to do something for the world most at present, when everything is quite like something to each other is not tolerated, " says Alexander. Among the participants were Employees of the Russian Embassy in the U.S. capital, and Among them Ambassador Anatoly Antonov, who for the Second time has passed from the "Immortal regiment" "I am very impressed with today's events. According to various estimates, American citizens who joined our procession, there are about a thousand people. This is a serious increase in the number of friends, young men, veterans who participated in this very special event. We were very pleased to find that the joint compatriots were able to build such processions in 23 cities, " - Said the Russian diplomat. "of course, It's great because, unfortunately, We are not so gently. We are still expected to make quite a lot of citizens to be remembered and knew what the Great Russian war, " Antonov stressed. The order in the course of events provided the police of the capital of the United States. Several patrol cars and police on motorcycles With flashing beacons accompanied the column " Immortal regiment ", which was moving along the roadway. No incidents at the event was not documented. Questions to present the action appeared only the police officer who was on duty at the memorial of the Second world war. He said that the banner within the memorial can not be He took the signs With photos and names of veterans. Organizers of the event showed all the permits and explained that the Action "Immortal regiment" has nothing to do with politics. Police officers are satisfied. "They (the police of the capital of the United States - ed.) always support us and give permission and believe it is very important to hold such events, to thank veterans and to do something dedicated to the Victory Day," said hill. <span style="color:darkgray