Veterans of the Great Patriotic War and home front workers, as well as servicemen, representatives of ministries, agencies and public figures were congratulated on Victory Day at the Mekan Palace in the capital. This is reported by the online publication "Türkmenistan habarlar portaly".
Wartime music was performed during the gala event.
During the war Turkmenistan became a refuge for evacuees from the blockaded territories. Hospitals were set up here. More than three hundred thousand Turkmenistanis selflessly fought for the Victory, many of them were honored with high awards.
Women, children and the elderly worked in the rear to provide the front with everything necessary. For the construction of tank columns and combat planes, the residents of Turkmenistan handed over 7 tons of gold and silver jewelry.
Currently, Turkmen veterans of World War II have social benefits in the form of priority medical care and exemption from utility bills.
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