On May 5, over 50 volunteers in Irkutsk will distribute St. George ribbons from 12 to 2 PM at several key locations in the city. More than 100,000 ribbons are expected to be distributed in the region.
More than 50 volunteers from Irkutsk will distribute St. George ribbons on May 5 as part of the event of the same name. The event will take place from 12 PM to 2 PM in Kirov Park (near the fountain), at the Angara Hotel, at the public transport stops "Linguistic University" and "Art Museum," as well as near the tank "Irkutsk Komsomolets" on 1st Soviet Street.This was reported by the press service of the regional Ministry of Sports. It is worth noting that the "St. George Ribbon" first appeared on the streets of Russian cities in the spring of 2005. By 2006, the event gained nationwide status, and the Irkutsk region became one of the participating regions.
In the Irkutsk region, more than 100,000 ribbons are planned to be distributed as part of the event.