A new sign appeared on the facade of the house at 1 Industrial Lane, where World War II veteran Mikhail Trapeznikov lives. The address sign was made by volunteers from the region.
Mikhail Sergeevich took part in battles with the Nazi invaders from March 15, 1942 to May 9, 1945, and was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd degree, medals “For Courage”, “For the Defense of Stalingrad”, “For Victory over Germany” and others.
Mikhail Trapeznikov. | Photo by Sergei Yurov
During the war, the soldier’s parents received a funeral twice, but he remained alive, returned home, got married, and built a house. After the war, Mikhail Sergeevich worked for many years as a senior mechanic in motorcade No. 1116, worked on the railway, and took an active part in rationalization work. For exemplary work he was awarded the medals “Excellent Traveler” and “Veteran of Labor”. On his initiative, more than 200 new developments were introduced, which significantly eased the hard work of railway workers. In February 1980, the veteran was awarded the certificate “Best Innovator of the Vologda Region.”
“At the initiative of volunteers, another sign appeared in the courtyard of Mikhail Sergeevich’s house – on a tree. This “Tree of Victory” was planted by junior lieutenant Trapeznikov back in 1965 with his own hands. This is what the new sign says, which will preserve the memory of the Hero for many years,” said Vitaly Kobylnikov, head of the Youth Policy Department of the Regional Government.
Despite his advanced age, Mikhail Sergeevich participates in the patriotic education of youth and speaks at city and regional events.
The start of the All-Russian action “St. George’s Ribbon” in the Vologda region was also timed to coincide with the solemn event. From this day on, volunteers will begin handing out St. George ribbons on the streets of the region. They are usually worn close to the heart as a sign of gratitude to those who saved the world from fascism.
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