Мемориализация подвига 110-й Калмыцкой кавалерийской дивизии в боях на Дону в июле 1942 г. в форме конных походов (май, июль 2022 г.)

Introduction. The article describes two equestrian expeditions undertaken in May and July 2022 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of earliest battles for Don attended by 100th Kalmyk Cavalry Division. are viewed as commemorative practices have facilitated further memorialization ethnic military unit’s heroic deeds. Materials methods. study employs a variety general scientific special research techniques, including genetic method history, participant observations, interviews. work analyzes monographs articles dealing with 110th Division, interviews expedition attendees, published media materials. Results. paper begins historical review Division struggle its memory. This is followed insights into commemorated hostilities attended. first was held on Malye Derbety – Elista route (over 200 km long), lasted seven days, culminated ceremonial march along streets 9 May. involved total approximately thirty individuals, one young woman five children, largely preparatory arrangement identify settle some potential logistic technical problems. second organized Razdorskaya 500 long) fourteen days. group included seventeen male individuals dressed 1942 uniforms Red Army cavalrymen equipped blank WWII firearms. primarily pass through Rostov Oblast ended 23 during an interregional Cossack song contest. Horse riders both would participate public meetings concerts narrate about deeds performed soldiers So, early 3rd millennium tours proved ingenious form patriotic propaganda shall be long remembered — like delivered history unit proper participants corresponding events. Conclusions. arranged served efficient tool memorialize past across Kalmykia Oblast.