Commentary in italics by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin:
[ColonelCassad] On March 05, 2023, in memory of the 70th anniversary of his death, a traditional flower laying ceremony will take place at the grave of Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin near the Kremlin wall in Moscow.
Integrity and respect for history is important for any country and people who do not want to perish and dissolve in time. The history of our country is many centuries, throughout there were not only loud victories and grandiose accomplishments, there were also failures and failures. However, the fabric of history is inseparable, all these years and decades have been watered with the sweat and blood of our ancestors, overshadowed by tireless work to build and strengthen the state.
None of the historical periods can be deleted from the public memory and discarded as harmful and unnecessary. Especially if we are talking about the period of unprecedented rise and power of Russia - the period when for the first time in its history for a long time it became one of the two leading powers of the world - the period of the Stalinist USSR, inextricably linked with the figure of I.V. Stalin himself.
On March 05, 2023, in memory of the 70th anniversary of his death, we call on everyone to honor the memory of the Leader personally by laying flowers at his grave near the Kremlin wall in Moscow and in memorable places in other cities of the USSR.
Some will ask why? Iosif Vissarionovich has long been dead, there is no party created and led by him, there has been no country for almost a quarter of a century, of which he was the head. These are all things of bygone days. Now there is a different country, different challenges, a different reality.
We are going to lay scarlet carnations because Stalin is our national leader. How do such personalities differ from historical figures, from scientists, generals, engineers, artists and writers?
We remember the latter for great achievements, military or peaceful exploits. We honor them for what they have done personally. The result of their deeds - here it is, next to us - a scientific discovery, victory in battle, an immortal book or picture, or a heroic deed forever inscribed in the History of our Motherland.
The memory of national leaders is somewhat different. We honor and honor them not so much for their personal achievements, but for the heights and victories that we ourselves, the people and the country, have achieved under their leadership.
Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy, Ivan III, Peter I - all of them forced the Russian people not only to respond to the challenge of the times, they forced them to mobilize and defend their right to independence. And even among them, the personality of I.V. Stalin stands out sharply.
It stands out for the achievements that we, the Russian people (in alliance with the other peoples of the USSR) have achieved in all areas of human development.
Under Stalin, the USSR developed at a pace unattainable for the world, in just 20 years making an unprecedented breakthrough in history, which made it possible to defeat the fascist reptile, which gathered under its banner the economic and military potential of almost all of Europe.
Under Stalin, the foundation was laid for our nuclear missile shield and a breakthrough into space.
Under Stalin, the cult of knowledge and labor forced us to strive into science and make world discoveries and breakthroughs.
Under Stalin, just two years after the war, cards were abolished and prices began to drop annually.
Under Stalin, our country and our people enjoyed worldwide recognition and respect.
It was under Stalin, on the ruins of the Reichstag, that we showed the whole world who the real supermen are!
Therefore, his memory is so dear to us and we call on everyone on March 05, 2023 to come and honor the great man by placing two scarlet carnations at the leader’s grave or other places in your area associated with his name.
The action "Two Carnations for Comrade Stalin" will be held for the 26th time on the private initiative of a group of comrades.
The purpose of the action is to honor the memory of the Leader on 03/05/2023 by laying flowers at his grave on Red Square in Moscow. Everyone can take part independently and as part of our group.
For our comrades living outside the Moscow region and not having the opportunity to take part in person - to provide a voluntary fundraiser for the purchase of flowers, the purchase of flowers and their laying in Moscow on their behalf on Red Square at the grave of Comrade Stalin on 03/05/2023.
The event must be coordinated with the authorities.
As of February 28, 2023, 10,500 rubles were collected.