Yevgeny Znamensky
Yevgeny Znamensky is a centenarian Russian war veteran recognized for his significant contributions during World War II. He was recently in the news for his poignant interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War, where he expressed his belief in the enduring strength of friendship and solidarity against adversity.
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Yevgeny Znamensky, a centenarian Russian veteran, gave a thumbs up to Xi Jinping during the celebration.
第一观察·瞬间｜为共同的历史和未来点赞 _光明网
China· 2025-05-12
Yevgeny Znamensky, a centenarian veteran who fought in the liberation of Berlin, expressed admiration for the Chinese soldiers.
让胜利的光芒照亮人类历史新征程 _光明网China· 2025-05-12
Yevgeny Znamensky is a centenarian veteran who emotionally shook hands with Xi Jinping during the celebrations.
“不为一时一事所惑，不为风高浪急所扰”——习近平主席对俄罗斯进行国事访问并出席纪念苏联伟大卫国战争胜利八十周年庆典纪实 _光明网China· 2025-05-12
