Russian Embassy Honours Their Fallen Struggle Heroes with Floral Tribute Ceremony - 15 December 2020
The Russian Embassy will be hosting a Floral Tribute Ceremony at the Russian section of the Wall of Names, which has names of 67 Soviet officers who sacrificed their lives in the Struggle for the liberation of this country.
Russia has always been a friend to the people of South Africa and has never been ignorant of the Liberation Struggle. The Soviet Union was the only great power which refused any contact with the apartheid regime, unlike most Western states, which felt reluctant to drop economic, and even political ties.
December 16 is considered as one of the most historic and notable days in the history of South Africa, this day still stands as a reminder of where we come from, where we are and where we are going as a united nation. Although commemorated differently during apartheid, this day has since the onset of democracy, been used to foster reconciliation and national unity.
In line with government’s initiatives, Freedom Park will celebrate the day by fulfilling its mandate, which is to remember and honour men and women who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom and humanity and to foster social cohesion and nation building in the country.
