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On May 9, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory Day. We honor the exploits of those who, at the cost of their own lives, fought for the future – ours and yours. We thank veterans, home front workers, blockade survivors and children of war for their perseverance, perseverance and heroism. In this article, the Russian brand YokoSun has collected simple ways to thank heroes - living or those who, alas, are no longer with us.
Take part in the “Immortal Regiment” event
The All-Russian action “Immortal Regiment” will take place in 2025. In most Russian cities, a large-scale memorial procession is expected on May 9. You will find more information on the official website of the promotion.
Create a hero portrait and join the column. If the photo is not saved, indicate the name of the veteran on the sign, simply follow the route of the action or take part online. Only one thing is important - not to forget about the feat of your loved ones and carry the memory with pride.
Make donations to funds
Another way to thank veterans for their victory is to make monetary donations to special funds. There are several specialized projects in Russia that help veterans, siege survivors and children of war.
For example, the Memory of Generations fund raises funds for medical care, the Old Age in Joy fund takes care of the elderly in nursing homes.
Pay attention to the reliability of the fund so as not to become victims of fraud. Check the constituent documents on the organization’s website to see if it has an NPO current account (and not an individual’s account), call the number provided.
Become a volunteer
You can say “thank you” personally by making a feasible contribution to making life easier for veterans who simply need help. You can take care of those who gave us Victory as part of social movements. For example, become part of the “Victory Volunteers” project, which helps veterans in everyday life.
And you can help yourself, on your own. Congratulate veterans at home - give them flowers, help with cleaning or other housework. Donate food and hygiene kits with necessary items.
Buy the “Red Carnation” badge
You can help even more easily - for example, buy a “Red Carnation” badge, the proceeds from the sales of which go to help veterans. The all-Russian campaign was launched by the Memory of Generations Foundation.
The icon is available on popular marketplaces. The fund will use the proceeds to purchase medical products - wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.
Save history
True gratitude is in memory. Record the story of your veteran relatives in text or video format. Share it using special services, for example, on the website of the Immortal Regiment or the public movement Volunteers of Victory.
Create a memory space at home - a special album or corner on the wall. Carefully save archival photos or newspaper clippings and let the story live longer.
Lay flowers
On Great Victory Day it is customary to lay flowers at memorial complexes. This tradition is simple, but helps us express deep respect.
On May 9, it is customary to lay carnations, red or white, in an even number of flowers in a bouquet. You can leave a candle or a photo of a relative who fought for the Victory at the stella.
Tell children about the exploits of your relatives
Pass on the memory to the younger generation - this is the only way the exploits of veterans will live on. Tell the children about what their great-great-grandfather or great-great-grandmother did, and why their exploits were not in vain.
Tell your children the truth, but without the horror. Go to a museum or walk the Immortal Regiment procession together. Make sure that future generations remember it too.
On May 9th we watch parades, give flowers and say “thank you”. But real gratitude is not in celebratory words, but in everyday actions. Caring for those who need it today - if before they protected us, now it is our turn to protect their comfort and dignity. Or the immortal memory of the heroism of those who have already left us.