ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 9, 2026 (WNP): The Russian Embassy School in Islamabad hosted a commemorative concert as part of celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

The event was attended by ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

In her opening remarks, Russian Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Natalia Shmeleva said Victory Day remained a symbol of courage, unity and the unparalleled sacrifice of the peoples of the former Soviet Union who defeated Nazism despite immense hardships.

She condemned attempts to distort historical facts and revive Nazi ideology, stressing that Russia would continue preserving the memory of the Soviet people’s victory in the Second World War.

A major highlight of the event was the recitation of wartime poetry and musical performances by children of embassy staff members.

Guests also viewed a photo exhibition titled “Saved Europe,” prepared by the National Center for Historical Memory under the President of the Russian Federation.