As we approach May 9 and Victory Day commemorations, which are still…

As we approach May 9 and Victory Day commemorations, which are still observed across some former Soviet countries- such as Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan-, we share the story of Anna Stepanovna Fedotenkova- a woman whose life was shaped by the hardships and endurance of the Second World War. Born in central

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This Thursday, May 7, a candlelight vigil will be held in Adelaide…

This Thursday, May 7, a candlelight vigil will be held in Adelaide CBD at Victoria Square in remembrance of Kumantjayi Little Baby. 🕯️ Thursday, May 7 🕯️ 6:30pm – 9:30pm 🕯️ Wear pink, bring a candle At moments like this, communities across Australia pause together- to acknowledge loss, to stand in quiet solidarity, and to

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For Prima Nota, it was a great honour to represent the Russian-speaking…

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

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Stories of Remembrance — ANZAC Day Series 2026 In this piece, Aliona…

Stories of Remembrance — ANZAC Day Series 2026 In this piece, Aliona Kosloff and Brenton DeLurant explore a lesser-known chapter of ANZAC history — the stories of those often referred to as the “Russian ANZACs.” The story begins with the Australian Army’s role in the First World War — from Gallipoli to the Western Front

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On the eve of ANZAC Day- April 24th- something quietly powerful unfolded.…

On the eve of ANZAC Day- April 24th- something quietly powerful unfolded. For six hours, a group of Russian-speaking women and girls gathered around a table and created, by hand, a wreath of remembrance. What began as a simple act of preparation became something far greater- a space of connection, reflection, and shared purpose. Old

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Stories of Remembrance — ANZAC Day Series 2026 This story is shared…

Stories of Remembrance — ANZAC Day Series 2026 This story is shared by Sofia Mikhaylovskaya, who reflects on the life of her great-grandfather — Alexander Guryevich Pankratov, Captain 1st Rank. What begins as a story of wartime memory unfolds into something deeply personal — a portrait of a man remembered not only for his service,

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Today, the Prima Nota team had the honour of attending a commemoration…

Today, the Prima Nota team had the honour of attending a commemoration marking the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, held at the Migration Museum. The evening was hosted by the Armenian Cultural Association of South Australia and led by its president, Elena Gasparyan. It is difficult to put into words the depth of what we

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A heartfelt thank you today 💛 In the lead-up to ANZAC Day,…

A heartfelt thank you today 💛 In the lead-up to ANZAC Day, Prima Nota received generous support from Midnight Pharmacy Adelaide(192–198 Wakefield Street), and from its star pharmacist, Syed Hassan Ali Hashmi. When we needed a wheelchair so that one of our veterans could comfortably participate in the ANZAC Day march, Syed kindly stepped in

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