The Memory Symbol

The Moscow Times newspaper is the information sponsor of "Georgiyevskaya Lentochka" (Georgy Band), a special campaign dedicated to Victory Day. The banner announcing the campaign has been placed on www.themoscowtimes.ru.

The "Georgievskaya Lentochka" campaign was initiated by RIA Novosti. It aims to attract attention to the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and to stimulate the growth of pride and involvement for the event. In Russia, the black and orange colors of the Georgy band, which has been chosen as the symbol of the project, embody the heroism and glory of the soldier. The Georgy band was used in the creation of the Medal for Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945, one of the war’s main decorations.

Every participant of the campaign makes the Georgy band a memory symbol – attaches it to a jacket lapel, ties it over the hand, to a bag, or an automobile antenna. For information on receiving the band please visit http://gl.9may.ru.

Moreover, "Your War", the contest for the best story about the Great Patriotic War, is being held within the framework of the campaign. The best story will be published on www.9may.ru.

The article devoted to the campaign is also published in the May issue of Yes!.

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