One hundred and sixty new saplings established in Victory Park
In Yakutsk, a commemorative event titled "Garden of Remembrance" transpired on May 30, marking the sixth anniversary of this international initiative. The goal is to plant millions of trees—one for each of the 27 million lives lost during the Great Patriotic War—by 2025. This initiative will carry special significance in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War's victory, with memorial trees planned for all Russian regions, including historical ones, and abroad.
The ceremony in Yakutsk was attended by regional officials such as Vladislav Sleptsov, Olga Balabkina, representatives from the Ministry of Ecology, local administrators, volunteers, and war veterans from the Gagarin district. On this day, 160 birch and pine shrubs were added to the Victory Park, joining over 12,000 saplings already establishing roots there. Ongoing care from the Gagarin district administration, with emphasis on watering, grass trimming, weeding, and mulching, has contributed to a high survival rate.
The "Garden of Remembrance" initiative has gained traction as a nationwide movement, encouraging people to address environmental concerns, particularly forest conservation and restoration. The event in Yakutsk is among several such initiatives organized by the 'Garden of Remembrance' NGO, the nationwide volunteer movement "Volunteers of Victory", and the Fund for the Memory of the Victory's Commanders. The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology and the Federal Forestry Agency offer their support for the endeavor, which forms part of the national project "Ecology".
While specific details about the international "Garden of Remembrance" event are limited, memorial gardens worldwide play significant roles as spaces for community engagement, remembrance, and education about historical events, enabling people to honor those who have passed. These memorial gardens foster unity and foster a sense of shared history.
- To further the nationwide movement of the "Garden of Remembrance", one might consider expanding the initiative to encompass home-and-garden projects, incorporating gardening as a means to not only pay tribute to the lives lost but also promote a lifestyle centered around environmental consciousness and floral conservation.
- As the "Garden of Remembrance" initiative evolves, it may be of great interest to explore the creation of memorial home-and-garden spaces that echo the spirit of the Yakutsk event, showcasing how lifestyles can honor the past while prioritizing sustainability and responsible stewardship of the earth.
