here and now №1452 24.04.2000 (2000)

In Riga, WWII veteran Vasily Kononov was released from custody.

An excerpt from the program "Here and Now" from February 22, 2000 with the participation of the Minister of Justice of Latvia V. Birkavs.

Teleconference from Riga: V.M. Kononov on the progress of the trial and the court's decision.

The veteran thanks V.V. Putin and everyone who provided moral support.

Events in the village of Malye Bati on May 27, 1944 and the results of the military tribunal according to V.M. Kononov.

The reaction of the family and the public to the release. V.M. Kononov thanks Russia for granting citizenship.