In Voronezh, opened a monument to the Hero of Russia Roman Filipov
In Voronezh, the bust of the Hero of Russia Roman Filipov, who died in Syria 3 February 2018, was installed. The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Viktor Bondarev. The bust was installed near school No. 85, where Roman Filipov studied from 1991 to 2001.
In his speech at the opening of the monument, Viktor Bondarev expressed his gratitude to the pilot’s parents who brought up the real Hero, and noted the great contribution of Roman Filipov to the full liberation of Syria. He reminded the audience that during the Russian military campaign in this country, the Russian armed forces had eliminated over 65 thousands of militants. Bondarev stressed that Roman Filipov will forever remain in the memory of millions of people, in the heart of every citizen. The next generations of Russian citizens will be brought up on the example of his courage, determination and dedication, the senator added.
The Su-25 attack plane under the command of Major Roman Filipov was hit by 3 February 2018 of the year over Syrian Idlib. The pilot managed to eject, but after landing he was surrounded by terrorists and died, having blown up a grenade of himself and several militants. By decree of the President of Russia Roman Filipov posthumously awarded the title Hero of Russia. A special distinction "Golden Star" was presented to the relatives of the deceased pilot in the Kremlin. The streets in Voronezh and Borisoglebsk are named after Roman Filipov; in addition, SU-25 and Sukhoi Superjet 100 are named after the hero.
In his speech at the opening of the monument, Viktor Bondarev expressed his gratitude to the pilot’s parents who brought up the real Hero, and noted the great contribution of Roman Filipov to the full liberation of Syria. He reminded the audience that during the Russian military campaign in this country, the Russian armed forces had eliminated over 65 thousands of militants. Bondarev stressed that Roman Filipov will forever remain in the memory of millions of people, in the heart of every citizen. The next generations of Russian citizens will be brought up on the example of his courage, determination and dedication, the senator added.
The Su-25 attack plane under the command of Major Roman Filipov was hit by 3 February 2018 of the year over Syrian Idlib. The pilot managed to eject, but after landing he was surrounded by terrorists and died, having blown up a grenade of himself and several militants. By decree of the President of Russia Roman Filipov posthumously awarded the title Hero of Russia. A special distinction "Golden Star" was presented to the relatives of the deceased pilot in the Kremlin. The streets in Voronezh and Borisoglebsk are named after Roman Filipov; in addition, SU-25 and Sukhoi Superjet 100 are named after the hero.
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