The prisoners of war were killed in an avalanche while building a road over the Vršič mountain pass. The event also commemorates the centenary of the outbreak of World War I, which left an indelible mark on the history of the 20th century.

Many Russian and Slovenian representatives are in attendance, including high-ranking politicians, economists, representatives of the Catholic Church, the Russian Orthodox Church and many visitors. Today's event was organised by the Russian Embassy in Ljubljana, the Municipality of Kranjska Gora, the Slovenia Russia Association and, for the first time, the Russian Peace Foundation.

Translated by; D. V. (RSi)