Russian car corso in Hürth: Memory of war victims in the focus

<p> <strong> Russian car corso in Hürth: Memory of war victims in the focus </strong> </p>

Hürth: People partly uniformed with Russian flags

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, a remarkable car corso took place in Hürth near Cologne, which was accompanied by the police of the Rhein-Erft district. A good 70 vehicles took part in the event that drove from Brühl via the country road towards the Knappsack cemetery. This demonstration was registered as a memory of the victims of the war and the "day of liberation from fascism".

The occasion of the deployment

The participants of the Korso showed their solidarity with the victims of the war by carrying portraits of fallen soldiers to the corresponding graves in the Hürther cemetery. Such memorial celebrations are particularly important on May 9, the day on which the "Day of Victory" is celebrated in Russia and other countries. This holiday is reminiscent of the victory over National Socialist rule in Germany during the Second World War.

Police accompaniment and security situation

According to a police spokesman, the demonstration went without incidents. The police had taken the necessary precautions in advance to ensure the safety of the participants. The event attracts people annually who express their respect for the victims of the war with various symbols and uniforms.

meaning of commemoration

memorial events like this are of great importance because they keep the memory of past conflicts awake and stimulate reflection on the costs of the war. They offer people the opportunity to remember collectively and to enter dialogue about peace and reconciliation.

In Hürth, the participants also organized a rally according to the Autokorso, which should last until 5 p.m. Such public meetings promote awareness of historical events and the numerous people who have suffered from them.