A series of commemorative events dedicated to the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow were organized by the Russian House in Dhaka to honor the millions of victims of the Great Patriotic War and to mark the anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941.

On June 21, the Russian House in Dhaka hosted a memorial programme attended by students, members of the Soviet Alumni Association of Bangladesh (SAAB), representatives of the Liberation War Academy Trust, members of the academic community, and distinguished guests. The event featured literary readings, musical performances, and a theatrical presentation illustrating the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the wartime generation, a press release said.

A central moment of the programme was the “Candle of Memory” campaign, during which participants paid tribute to the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the war. The event also included a lecture based on the exhibition “22.06.1941. Tragedy. Courage. Feat.” by the Museum of Victory, highlighting the events of the first day of the Great Patriotic War and the heroism demonstrated by Soviet citizens in the face of invasion.

Continuing the commemorative activities, on June 23, the Russian House in Dhaka, together with the Association of Russian Compatriots in Bangladesh “Rodina,” organized a memorial event at Tejgaon College. Students and faculty members gathered to reflect on the human cost of war and the importance of preserving historical memory.

As part of the programme, participants watched the acclaimed Russian film “Brest Fortress,” dedicated to the heroic defense of the fortress during the first days of the war. They also attended a lecture based on the exhibition “22.06.1941. Tragedy. Courage. Feat.” by the Museum of Victory, which introduced the audience to the dramatic events of June 22, 1941, and the courage demonstrated by Soviet soldiers and civilians in the face of invasion.

One of the most symbolic moments of the Tejgaon College event was the creation of a Wall of Memory, composed of paper cranes made by students in honor of those who lost their lives during the war. The installation served as a moving tribute to the millions of victims and a reminder of the enduring value of peace.

Through these commemorative events, the Russian House in Dhaka reaffirmed the importance of preserving historical memory, honoring the sacrifices of previous generations, and promoting peace, mutual understanding, and respect among nations.