Meeting in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the 100th anniversary of the Orsha‑Lepel railway line

At the railway station in Orsha, on the eve of Victory Day, a solemn rally was held dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 100th anniversary of the Orsha-Lepel railway line.

The event brought together employees of enterprises and organizations of the city, veterans, representatives of the authorities, and the public.

On the square near the monument to the legendary partisan commander Konstantin Zaslonov, residents of Orsha gathered to honor the memory of the heroes of the war and celebrate the centenary of the important railway line.

Welcoming speeches were made by: - Inna Khomutovskaya, chairwoman of the Orsha District Council of Deputies, who emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory.

- Anastasia Prokofyeva, deputy chairwoman of the Orsha District Executive Committee, who highlighted the significance of the Soviet people's feat during the war and the contribution of railway workers to Victory.

- Alexander Matskel, first deputy of the Minsk branch of the Belarusian Railway, who spoke about the role of the Orsha-Lepel line in the region's development and its history, and also presented awards to railway workers.

Before the rally began, interactive platforms were set up where guests could learn about the history of the railway, see exhibits from the war years, and communicate with veterans.

Creative teams from the Orsha district presented a concert program that included songs from the war years, patriotic compositions, and folk dances.

The rally concluded with a solemn laying of flowers and wreaths at the monument to Konstantin Zaslonov - the hero-railway worker who organized diversions against the fascists during the occupation.

This day served as a reminder of the great feat of our ancestors and a symbol of the continuity of generations united by a common history and memory.