Centenarian Aviation Pioneer Receives Flowering Tribute from Well-wishers
May 3, 1:02 PM Chatterbox News
Halting Time for a War Hero
Stepa readies himself for his 100th birthday in November, a journey laced with resilience.
This former air force captain, Stepan Vasilyevich Kornilin, served from 1942, reaching the skies and reaching the rank of captain.
Post-war, his life maintained a closeness to aviation—he worked at the Sokol plant.
For his valiant efforts, he was bestowed with medals for victory over Germany and for military merit.
As Stepan shares his war tales, a flower bed outside his window bursts with blooms.
Volunteers of Victory planted geraniums, marigolds, and petunias there—flowers he cherishes greatly.
Those eager to beautify flower beds can submit requests by April, with 57 such requests already submitted.
Natalia Tyutyaeva, handling Generations Link at the Nizhny Novgorod branch of Volunteers of Victory, notes that latecomers are still welcome to join in.
To join the fun, they simply need to ring the hotline at 410-81-10.
The Victory Flower Bed campaign continues until May 12, letting every Nizhny Novgorod resident jump aboard.
Now, let's talk about how to participate in similar commemorative initiatives. Here's the lowdown:
- Keep a Weather Eye on Announcements: Stay tuned to municipal websites, such as GorodNN.ru or the city administration portal, or local social media for deets about the registration process.
- Touch Base with Veterans' Organizations: Groups like the All-Russian People's Front or Combat Brotherhood organize such events. Seek them out through their regional branches[^1^].
- Pay a Visit to Memorial Complexes: Locations like the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin or Victory Park often host tribute events. They usually provide participation info.
- Submit Requests via Government Platforms: Platforms like the Gosuslugi app or regional administration’s “Electronic Reception” can be used to apply or inquire.
- Collaborate with Local Schools/Employers: Institutions and workplaces sometimes organize group participation in patriotic campaigns.
What if the desired event is a no-show? No worries!
- Spruce Up War Memorials with Flowers (ensure compliance with local regulations).
- Helper High with Historical Societies to tend memorial sites.
- Contribute to Veteran Support Funds (e.g., through the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation).
For the nitty-gritty details, engage with local authorities, as practices might differ across regions[1].
[^1^]: Although no direct connection was found in the search results, these organizations actively participate across Russia[2]. [^2^]: The search results point to Russia's emphasis on patriotic initiatives, but flower-bed campaigns aren't explicitly mentioned[3].
[3]: Specific details about the "Victory Flower Bed" action in Nizhny Novgorod weren’t found in the search results. This underscores the need for localized information sources.
- Stepan Vasilyevich Kornilin, who is interested in Home-and-Garden activities, cherishes the flowers planted by Volunteers of Victory outside his home.
- Anyone interested in gardening can submit requests to participate in the Victory Flower Bed campaign by April, as coordinated by Natalia Tyutyaeva.
- Similar to Stepan, those keen on beautifying their own flower beds could visit the Hotline at 410-81-10 to learn more about joining the initiative.
- For those unable to join commemorative events, there are other ways to contribute to veterans' lifestyles, such as donating to veteran support funds like the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation.
