Victory Day over fascism was celebrated in Kutaisi. The mayor of the city Giorgi Chighvaria, Vice-Mayor Davit Eremeishvili, Deputy State Representative in Imereti and members of the City Council, together with veterans, laid a wreath at the May 9 memorial.
Veterans who were unable to visit the memorial were visited by the city’s first persons in families.
There are 16 veterans in Kutaisi, who will be financially assisted by the City Hall.
"Today the world celebrates the victory over fascism. May 9 is special for our country, because our ancestors bore the brunt of the war and the image of peace gained with this victory. That is why every May 9 we pay tribute to the war veterans and congratulate them on this important day. "At the same time, we will traditionally provide financial assistance to the war participants and their families," said Kutaisi Mayor Giorgi Chighvaria.