On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the head of Rosprirodnadzor, Svetlana Radionova, announced the All-Russian action "Toy for a veteran" within the framework of the International Children's and Youth Award "Ecology is everyone's business". Anyone can take part in the promotion. To do this, you need to make a soft toy with your own hands – the Umku polar bear, the symbol of the Rosprirodnadzor award. And together with good wishes, send the parcel by April 1, 2025 to the ecomail of the Ecology is Everyone's Business award: 29 Bolshaya Ordynka Street, building 1, 119017, Moscow. All the collected crafts will be delivered to veterans of the Great Patriotic War living in different parts of the country.

"A sacred date for all Russians is approaching. And we understand how important it is to preserve the memory of the people about the feat of the front-line soldiers. On the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, we are giving everyone the opportunity to say thank you to the veterans. Take part in the action "Toy to the veteran" and give warmth and appreciation to those who defended our future. Explain to the children how important this is, and tell them the stories of your ancestors who defended their homeland. And we will deliver your gifts to veterans all over the country. Together we will show that new generations honor and remember the heroism of those who forged the Great Victory," Svetlana Radionova said.

Svetlana Radionova, Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources Management, noted that Victory lives in each of us and it is our duty to take care of veterans. The years are rapidly moving us away from the events of the Great Patriotic War, but the memory of them must not fade. The action "Toy to a veteran", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, is designed to bow low to the winners, thank them for their lives and freedom, and give strength and good spirits to the veterans, of whom there are so few left. Anyone can take part and cordially congratulate the heroes. Along with the Umka soft toy, you need to put a letter or postcard in the parcel, tell us about yourself and why you wanted to take part in the promotion. The toy can be sent to the eco-mail of the Award at the address: 119017, Moscow, Bolshaya Ordynka Street, 29, building 1. In the "To whom" column, indicate the International Prize "Ecology is everyone's business." You can also personally bring the parcel to the territorial office of Rosprirodnadzor in your region.