Vice rector of the Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs Ruslan Vradii, together with cadets, took part in the city-wide ceremonial events on the occasion of Remembrance Day of Kruty Heroes.
Representatives of state and local government bodies, clergy, the military and law enforcement agencies also joined the event.
«For us, law enforcement officers, the battle near Kruty on January 29, 1918 is a symbol of heroism and self-sacrifice of young representatives of the Ukrainian people in their struggle for independence. In the historical and patriotic-educational dimension, their feat is a valuable vector for our generation – future defenders of Ukrainian state», the cadets emphasized
As part of the celebrations, state and regional awards were presented to the families of the fallen defenders by head of the Kirovohrad regional military administration, Andrii Raikovych, and first deputy head of the regional council, Yurii Semeniuk.
At the end of the event the brass band of the Kirovograd garrison played the March of the New Ukrainian Army.
