OREANDA-NEWS. May 10, 2007. Two-day race under the slogan "Strength of Russian spirit" arranged for people with limited physical capacity was held for the fourth time on 8 May in Kursk region. The event was devoted to the Victory Day. Traditionally postal employees took part in the arrangement as AFPS of Russian Post in Kursk region has been its co-arranger since the beginning, reported the press-centre of  Russian Post.
Viktor Virozhemskiy, Director of AFPS in Kursk region noted that currently the problem of invalids is not in the focus of attention in the country. The given event is to set an example for many those who suffer from the disease, make them believe in themselves and to turn to active life style.
The event is traditionally held in the days of celebration of the Victory Day. Every year the number of participants increases and this year the start saw 13 ones.
The race route laid along the places of battles in Kursk region: from memorial to the soldiers died in the Great Patriotic War in Kursk to Oboyan. Within the framework of the event the veterans could meet with the participants of the race.
Given social significance of the event this year the race under the slogan "Strength of Russian spirit" is arranged with the direct participation of Committee of Social Security of Administration of Kursk region, Administration of Kursk and regional centers, regional division of the party "Edinaya Rossia" and STSI in Kursk region.