For Prima Nota, it was a great honour to represent the Russian-speaking community at the wreath-laying ceremony.
ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance and deep respect for all who served and sacrificed.
It is especially meaningful that this day brings together many different histories and backgrounds. Among those we remember are people with roots in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, who fought as allies alongside Australian forces as well as served in Australian forces.
The wreath was laid by a member of our community with Irish-Scottish heritage whose ancestor fought in WWI as a part of Canadian forces — wearing a kilt as a reflection of his cultural identity and respect for tradition.
For many of us, this is not just history, but a part of our family memory.
We remember.
Thank you to Australian Broadcasting Corporation for the footage.
