In Kharkiv Museum of city’s liberation from fascist invaders President Victor Yushchenko presented war veterans with state awards, according to the President`s press-office.

“When we are speaking today about your heroism during the Second World War, in gaining victory on our land, the subject for us is sacred. Those people, who went through the ways of the Great Patriotic war and live among us today deserve our outmost sincere gratitude and honor”, - said Victor Yushchenko, addressing those present. He congratulated the veterans on Victory Day and wished them sound health and longevity.