The battle for the city of Stalingrad lastedfor 200 days and ended in the defeat ofthe 330-thousand-strong group of Naziand Romanian troops. There was a fightfor every house. Soviet soldiers helddefence of the Pavlov house for 59 days.
This was certainly the most tragic periodin the history of the city. It was full ofsuffering and heroism. The blockadetook the lives of more than 600 thousandpeople. Despite these tragic losses andthe inhuman conditions the city did notsurrender.
What heroes of the Great PatrioticWar do you know?
Hero of the Soviet Union.During the war 1635 people receivedthe title Hero of the Soviet Union.
AlexanderMatrosov
IvanKozhedub
NikolayGastello
AlexanderPokryshkin
AlexeyMaresyev
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What Hero Cities do you know?
Each of the Hero Cities was honoured forit's great heroism, sacrifice and role in theeventual defeat of fascist invaders duringthe Great Patriotic War.
The Order of Victorywas the highestmilitaryaward in the Soviet Union andone of the rarest orders in the world. Inits history, it has been awarded twentytimes to thirteen Soviet leaders andfive foreign leaders.
We celebrate Victory Day with joy and tears. Peoplepay tribute to those who fought in the Great PatrioticWar. On this day flowers are laid on graves, and warveterans go out wearing their medals and orders.Parades and marches are held in almost all towns.