The holiday of May 9 is approaching. Great day in Russia. On this day, the participants of the war bring tears to their eyes; they remember the battles, the battles, the blockades and, most importantly, the long-awaited victory. Our family went to the front of two of my great-grandfather Abdul-Vagizovich the valley and Gali Galievich. After the end of the war, Abdul-Valeivich was admitted to the hospital, he had pneumonia, and there he died. And it was like this. Sitting in the swamps, they waited for hours for the fascists-to warn their troops of the danger or in cases of extreme danger, to repel it. And the second grandfather is unknown, he is missing. Only a few years later, a letter came informing us that he had died. 1941-1945-these years are familiar to every Russian and will remain in the memory forever. Since June 22, 1941. The first and most difficult stage of the great Patriotic war lasted until November 1942. During this time, the armed forces of Nazi Germany carried out two major offensives, trying to defeat the Red Army and win the war, but both offensives were stopped by the steadfastness and courage of the Soviet people. The greatest valour and heroism were shown by the Soviet wars in the battles for Smolensk, in the defence of Leningrad, Kyiv, Odesa and Sevastopol. In the historic battle of Moscow in the winter of 1941-42, the Red Army inflicted the first major defeat on the enemy in World War II. The first period of the war ended with a successful defensive battle of the Soviet troops near the walls of Stalingrad. Hitler's plan for a "lightning" war was finally thwarted. Despite a serious opponent, we were still strong in spirit! Victory! This is the greatest happiness for a soldier-the knowledge that you helped your people defeat fascism, defend the freedom of the Motherland, and restore peace to it. The knowledge that you have done your duty as a soldier. Duty is heavy and beautiful, above which there is nothing more precious on earth! Perhaps there is no family that does not survive this grief. That is why may 9 is a national holiday of valiant Russia that will remain in the minds of all generations for many centuries!