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The Soviet government appealed to the people with the statement The Soviet government appealed to the people with the statement on the radio.on the radio.

On June 22, 1941 Nazi Germany attacked our Homeland.

The Great Patriotic War. Began.

In late September In late September 1941 Nazi army 1941 Nazi army approached the approached the

capital of our capital of our country - Moscow. country - Moscow. One of the largest One of the largest

battles of the Great battles of the Great Patriotic War began Patriotic War began

- the Battle for - the Battle for Moscow. It lasted Moscow. It lasted

from from September 30,1941 September 30,1941

to April 20,1942.to April 20,1942.

Moscow during the warMoscow during the war

Moscow metro stationsduring the bombing

Nazi planes over Moscow

Barrage balloons defended Moscow skyin wartime

The whole country rose to The whole country rose to protect the capital of our protect the capital of our

MotherlandMotherland

Moscovites - volunteers were fighting at the Moscovites - volunteers were fighting at the front along with the regular troopsfront along with the regular troops..

The attack of the fascists was stopped.The attack of the fascists was stopped.On the 5-th of December ,1941 the Soviet troops started a On the 5-th of December ,1941 the Soviet troops started a

decisive counter-attackdecisive counter-attack..

In July 1941 Soviet troops got a new weapon – In July 1941 Soviet troops got a new weapon – rocket mortars - "Katyusha"rocket mortars - "Katyusha"

The The Defense of MoscowDefense of Moscow

The victory of the Soviet Army near The victory of the Soviet Army near Moscow was of great historical Moscow was of great historical

significance. It had a great influence on significance. It had a great influence on the course of the Great Patriotic War and the course of the Great Patriotic War and the Second World War. The myth of the the Second World War. The myth of the

invincibility of the German army was invincibility of the German army was dispelled. The defeat of the Nazis near dispelled. The defeat of the Nazis near Moscow was also the beginning of a Moscow was also the beginning of a radical turn in the course of the war.radical turn in the course of the war.

The courage and heroism of the defenders of The courage and heroism of the defenders of Moscow was highly appreciated.Moscow was highly appreciated.

The Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme The Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on May 1, 1944 was established the Soviet on May 1, 1944 was established the medal "For Defense of Moscow", which was medal "For Defense of Moscow", which was given to more than 1 million people.given to more than 1 million people.

110 soldiers and officers of the Soviet Army - the 110 soldiers and officers of the Soviet Army - the participants of the Battle of Moscow - were participants of the Battle of Moscow - were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Unionawarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union..

Medal "For the defense of Moscow"Medal "For the defense of Moscow"

Mines of the Great Patriotic War

The Monument of Glory in Moscow

The Monument to Volunteer Corps

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.