Russian Community in Cairo Revives Victory Memory with Veterans

The Russian “Babida” Volunteers Representative Office in Egypt celebrated Victory Day during an event held at the “Botanik” Russian Language Educational Center in Sheikh Zayed City, with broad participation from the Russian community in Cairo and Hurghada, alongside Egyptian students studying the Russian language.

The celebration was hosted by Daria Matsouk, Director of the Botanik Center, in the presence of Denis Brunikov, Deputy Director of the Russian Cultural Center in Cairo, and Sherif Gad, President of the Egyptian Association of Graduates of Russian and Soviet Universities.

The event featured a live video call with Russian war veterans, including Dmitry Danilchenko, a participant in the Battle of Stalingrad and the liberation of Europe, and Tamara Vinogradova, a survivor of the Siege of Leningrad. Both shared emotional testimonies about the war years and the sacrifices and heroism that shaped the history of victory.

The evening also included emotional segments in which members of the Russian community spoke about the heroism of their ancestors during World War II, alongside poetry and songs from the Russian wartime heritage, creating a deeply moving atmosphere.

Sherif Ged

In his speech, Denis Brunikov stressed the importance of such events in strengthening historical awareness among youth and connecting new generations to the values of sacrifice and belonging. Meanwhile, Sherif Ged recalled his memories of Victory Day celebrations in Russia and his meetings with veterans, emphasizing the importance of preserving shared human memory and expressing confidence in the younger Russian generation’s ability to confront misleading narratives about the Soviet Union’s role in World War II victory.

Organizers noted that such gatherings help reinforce cultural dialogue and human connections between peoples while transferring historical experiences directly to younger generations in support of peace and coexistence values.

The event concluded with a collective message highlighting the importance of preserving historical memory and passing it on to future generations as a shared cultural and humanitarian responsibility.