🇷🇺 On May 9, 2025, a solemn flower-laying ceremony took place at the walls of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Manama to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. The event was attended by numerous compatriots, sympathetic citizens of Bahrain and other countries, as well as staff of the diplomatic mission. Those gathered honored the memory of the war heroes and homefront workers who made a decisive contribution to saving the Motherland and the entire world from the “Brown Plague.”

⭐️ The Embassy expresses its sincere gratitude to all those involved in this noble initiative and, avails itself of this opportunity to congratulate everyone on Victory Day!

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🇷🇺 Excerpts from the opening remarks delivered by H.E. Dr. Alexey Skosyrev, Russian Ambassador to Manama, at the concert on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory:

💬 I would like to congratulate you on the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet People and the Allies in the World War II in Europe. In Russia, as you may know, the events of those days are better known as the Great Patriotic War. […] And I also want to extend my sincerest gratitude to you for coming today to honor the sacrifice of all the heroes who fought not only for the freedom, independence, and bright future of our country, but for the sake of humanity as a whole. As we say back at home, the deeds of our forefathers are immortal, the memory of them is eternal;

💬 Unfortunately, […] the further we move from May 9, 1945, the more persistent are the attempts to politicize and rewrite history, to whitewash the crimes of the Nazis. Once again we see the parades under the SS-banners in certain European towns. Once again our brave soldiers have to burn the tanks from Germany with Nazi eagles and crosses on their armor at the Western borders of our country;

💬 It’s important to note that the majority of the world […] understand the significance of the date, share our feelings and recognize the role of the Soviet Union in bringing peace and liberty to Europe and beyond. The attendance of the Victory Parade in Moscow by the leaders of 27 nations from around the globe shows that clearly. And it’s particularly heartwarming for me personally that the Kingdom of Bahrain – my current station - is also among the states that express their solidarity with us on this blessed occasion, as indicated by the cable sent yesterday by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to His Excellency President Vladimir Putin […].

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On May 9, a large-scale commemoration event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory was held at the Gulf Hotel in Manama.

The celebration opened with a congratulatory speech by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Bahrain, H.E. Alexey Skosyrev.

"Unfortunately, the further we move away from May 9, 1945, the more persistent the attempts become to politicize and rewrite history, diminishing the contribution of the USSR (and especially Russia) to the victory over fascism. He stressed that it is our duty to preserve the memory of those who endured unbearable suffering, deprivations, and losses, worked to exhaustion, fought heroically, and demonstrated true patriotism."

🎵 The event featured a concert organized by the Russian-speaking compatriots and the "Immortal Regiment" march.

📸 A special photo zone was set up with informational stands about soldiers' rations and military uniforms. Guests could also explore the collection of handmade patchwork postcards, crafted by artisans from various Russian cities specifically for the Victory Day celebration in Bahrain.

Attendees were presented with a TASS photo exhibition titled "Their Immortal Heroism" which highlights key events of the final months of the Great Patriotic War and consists of 26 thematic panels featuring archival TASS reports from the "Frontline Information Bulletin" and "Allied Information Bulletin," photographs by wartime correspondents, and posters from the famous "TASS Windows" series.

The guest of honor of the event - H.E. Ambassador Khalid Al-Jalahma, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain.
Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Kingdom attended the concert as well.

The Embassy expresses its gratitude to all organizers and participants involved, including the Life in Music school and its director Olga Aust; the children’s theater studio Koshkin Dom ("Cat's House") and its director Irina Ivanova-de Boer (script and stage direction); Andrey Kravchenko, Olga Sterkhova, and all the studio’s actors; Daniil Sokov (videography); Roman Pikul (technical support for the concert); Irina Averinos (poster design, exhibition of textile greeting cards); Alina Krapivina, Elena Bosaya, and Hana Al-Moaber (design and overall visual concept), as well as many others.

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🇷🇺🇧🇭 Видеоотчёт по итогам торжественного концерта, состоявшегося в Манаме 9 мая 2025 года по случаю 80-й годовщины Великой Победы (автор - Даниил Соков)

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🎙 Address by the Russian Ambassador to Bahrain, Dr. Alexey Skosyrev, on the Occasion of the 81st Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 2026)

💬 Dear friends,

Today we commemorate a sacred date, the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. May 9 is forever inscribed in world history as a symbol of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable will of the Soviet people.

This day unites generations. We bow our heads in memory of the millions who gave their lives for freedom and for the future of humanity. Their sacrifice must never be forgotten or diminished. It remains a moral landmark and a cornerstone of the international order upon which our common future rests.

Preserving the historical truth about the events of those years is of particular importance. Attempts to distort the outcomes of the Second World War, glorify Nazism, or revise the role of the liberators are unacceptable. Such tendencies undermine the foundations of international stability and erode universally recognized norms and values.

Russia consistently advocates for a respectful and responsible approach to our shared history. We regard the memory of the Great Victory as a vital factor in strengthening trust among nations and in confronting modern challenges, including the rise of extremism, xenophobia, and intolerance.

On this momentous day, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving peace and security and to preventing tragedies like the one humanity endured in the middle of the twentieth century. It is our shared duty to pass on to future generations the truth about the price of Victory and to do everything possible to ensure that the lessons of history are never forgotten. 

I am especially pleased to draw the attention of the distinguished guests gathered here to the fact that today the King of Bahrain extended his congratulations to our President on the occasion of Victory Day. I would also like to congratulate everyone on Victory Day.

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