The event was organized by “Essence of Time” movement cell in Germany. This event was meant to remind the German public about the courage, bravery, and heroism of the Soviet people and the Soviet soldiers during the Great Patriotic War1 . The organizers of the event also honored all those fallen for the cause of defeating fascism.
Specifically for the event, the organizers prepared poster stands in Russian and German languages with documents and photographs about the Great Patriotic War. The documentary material told about the dedication and valiance of the Soviet people, and stressed the everlasting significance of the Victory Day in today’s time. Songs and poems about the war were performed during the event. About ten thousand people came to Treptower Park on May 8 and 9, according to the organizers.