A bicycle race was held in Bulgaria in honor of Victory Day.

      More than a hundred residents of the city participated in this event. More than a hundred residents of the city of Bolgar took part in a bike ride dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The column of cyclists — from schoolchildren to older generations — passed through the memorial sites of the city to honor the heroes' feat. The bike ride started at the central square, at the Alley of Heroes. Before the start of the race, the head of the executive committee of the Spassky district, Mikhail Sheronov, welcomed the participants. "It is gratifying to see so many participants today, especially children and entire families. In anticipation of the celebration of the 81st anniversary of Victory, we are holding this ride to remind everyone that the feat of our people is not forgotten. I wish everyone happiness, health, a peaceful sky above, and that the memory of the heroes lives on in each of us," said Mikhail Vladimirovich. The participants honored the memory of the fallen with a moment of silence and laid flowers and wreaths at the memorial sites. The route of the bike ride passed through significant locations for the city. From the Alley of Heroes, the column moved along Sovetskaya Street, turned onto Gorky Street, and passed by the monument to border guards. Then the cyclists headed down Gordeev Street, where they paid tribute to sailors at the corresponding monument. Next, the route went along Smirnova Street to the "Kazan Ring" monument. They returned to the central square via Lenin, Nagaev, and Profsoyuzny Lane, passing by the military memorial complex in memory of combat veterans.

      After the finish, the participants took a group photo and shared their impressions.

      Olga Streleva

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