Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
St. Petersburg, May 5 (Xinhua) — Mutual assistance between the Russian and Chinese peoples during World War II was of great importance for the victory, WWII veteran Alexei Ivanovich Ionov told a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.
He spoke about being a private during World War II and taking part in battles against Japanese troops in the Far East. The 98-year-old veteran has painful memories of the war and hopes that his three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will live in a peaceful and safe future.
“War is the same for everyone, it is a horror that I do not wish on anyone to experience,” he said.
A. Ionov believes that China is a strong country that brings much benefit to the world. No less important is the fact that China has been a friend of Russia for a long time. Therefore, new generations should not forget both the feat of soldiers and the brotherhood of the peoples of Russia and China. –0–