The fallen of the Great Patriotic War were honored by a minute of silence in Gyumri

Many officials, soldiers and Shirak inhabitants were hurrying to the "Mother Armenia" memorial complex in Gyumri on May 9.
 

The 70th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 23rd anniversary of Shushi liberation were celebrated there with the participation of local and regional government, guests and Russian and Armenian military units.

Parallel to words of congratulation the participants honored by a minute of silence the fallen of the Great Patriotic War.