"Love for the Motherland is a way of life": winners of the prize drawing organized by the National Centre RUSSIA set off along the "Routes of Victory"

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Ekaterina Suvorova, a dweller of the Saratov region, together with her family went on a trip along the "Routes of Victory" organized by the National Centre RUSSIA. She won a ticket in the draw game, which was held by the National Centre RUSSIA together with the Movement of the First in the social network VKontakte.

The weekend tour included seeing the expositions of the National Centre RUSSIA, and visiting the memorable places in Moscow dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War and the heroic pages of the history of our country. 

The sightseeing and educational project "Routes of Victory" was developed by the National Centre RUSSIA and the Republican Unitary Enterprise National Exposition Centre "BelExpo".

The starting point of the family's tourist route was the "Journey Across Russia" display at the National Centre RUSSIA. The Suvorovs family were given a guided tour, during which they saw the main sights and technical achievements, and got acquainted with culture and customs of all federal districts of Russia. 

The travelers especially liked the expositions that represent the Manzherok mountain resort in the Altai Republic and the Crimean Bridge. They were also interested in the model of water transport named Meteor 120R. It is a new generation of hydrofoil riverboats which are an ideal choice for fast and convenient trips along the Volga.

Ekaterina Suvorova thinks that it is her duty to raise love for the Motherland in people, to tell them about the history of her country, the heroes of her family, and to support those who defend it. 

"For me, love for the Motherland is not just words, but a way of life. I grew up in a military family, and since my childhood I have imbibed the values of honor, dignity, and patriotism. Just like our parents, we strive to pass on these values to our daughter, and show by our example what it means to be citizens of our country," Ekaterina Suvorova noted. 

The next points of the "Victory Routes" were the cable car to Vorobyovy Gory, the Kremlin territory, Red Square, Alexander Garden and Zaryadye Park. Throughout the first day, the guests were accompanied by a tour guide, who shared interesting facts about Moscow along the way.

On the second day, the route passed through the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora, the Museum of Music, the "Memorial Road" Museum Complex and the Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces. 

The winners of the draw game said that they had been to just a few tour locations before this trip, and that they were very impressed and felt proud of their country.

The Suvorovs family expressed their sincere gratitude to the National Centre RUSSIA for the opportunity to visit such iconic and important places, which are associated with the heroes, exploits, and history of the great country. Also, they liked very much the spots that show the beauty of the capital and its surroundings. 

The "Routes of Victory" project's programme allows participants to immerse in the heroic history of two fraternal peoples: the Russian and the Belarusian ones. Also, it tells a story about the events that forever changed the course of history, and makes people feel inspired by our common achievements.

The weekend tourist routes to places of military glory are held both in Russia and in Belarus. The tours in Russia cover Moscow and the Moscow region, and the Belarus itinerary includes visits to Vitebsk, Minsk and Brest. There are several tour options available to guests.