Memorial Statue named “Allies of Myanmar Warriors” Unveiled in Patriot Park in Russia

Ministry of Defense/ Naypyitaw / August 22, 2023

A memorial statue named “Allies of Myanmar Warriors” who fought during World War II was unveiled on 14 August in the Patriot Park of Kubinka, Moscow District, where the Main Cathedral of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is located.

The ceremony was attended by Army General Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoigu, Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, State Administration Council member Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Defence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Admiral Tin Aung San and officials, Myanmar defence attaché (Army, Navy and Air) and members, and local residents.

In his keynote speech, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation said that the erection of a statue named “Allies of Myanmar Warriors” is a celebration of the 75^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Myanmar this year, as well as an expression of the strengthening of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He highlighted that it is an important political duty to preserve and protect the truths of the genuine history that will remind us that Russia-Myanmar cooperated in the revolution against the fascists, showing stronger friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

After that, Union Minister for Defence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar expressed his words of thanks.

The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Union Minister for Defence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and delegates and those who attended the ceremony laid wreaths in front of the memorial statue named “Allies of Myanmar Warriors”, who fought during the Second World War. Then, the ceremony was successfully concluded.

· The monument was erected as the outdoor display of the Allied soldiers to honour the Myanmar military personnel who sacrificed their lives and fought in the fascist revolution during World War II. It was sculpted by MB Grekova art studio in Moscow.

· During the Second World War, the role of Myanmar military personnel in fighting back against the imperialist invasion and occupation of the enemy had a significant impact on the success of the world war and so, the monument was erected to honour them.

· The idea to erect the statue was first sought by the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, and according to the report of military historians from the Defence Services Museum (Nay Pyi Taw), an agreement was sought from Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

The erection of the statue of “Allies of Myanmar Warriors” in the Russian Federation is a reflection of the brotherly and cooperative spirit of the two countries, which will not go astray, it is reported.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar Newspaper (21-8-2023)