Day of Remembrance of Crimean Jews and Crimean Victims of Nazism

December 11 is a memorable and “black” date for the residents of Crimea Many years ago, during the Second World War, this very day marked the start of mass executions by the Nazis, which lasted several days Since 2004, this date has become an official holiday Its status was preserved after Crimea became part of the Russian Federation December 11 is the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Nazism Then more than 18,000 lives were cut short forever, and this became a real grief for the Crimeans On the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Crimeans and Jews who became victims of mass executions, memorial rallies are held throughout Crimea to remember the terrible events of the past days, as well as to appreciate the peaceful sky above Events dedicated to this date have already become a memorable tradition Throughout Crimea, ceremonial laying of mourning wreaths at mass graves, rallies with the participation of political and public figures, and patriotic lessons are held in schools One of such places where it is customary to lay mourning wreaths and light funeral candles on December 11 is a memorial near Simferopol, dedicated to the victims of mass repressions and executions During wartime, the “Red” concentration camp was located here; it was here in 1941 that the Nazis brutally shot Jews, Crimeans, and prisoners An anti-tank ditch became their burial place, and many years later, a memorial to the victims of Nazism was opened at this site on the eve of Victory Day Also on December 11, the authorities are organizing a memorial procession Volunteers take part in the march of the “living”, repeating the route that tens of thousands of people took on their last journey in those tragic days for Crimea This day has become a memorial date in the calendar; it is customary to honor the memory of the dead and all those who suffered at the hands of the invaders To preserve the memory of the tragic past, to convey to descendants the horror of those days, to appreciate and protect today's world - it is for these purposes that the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Nazism was organized