The Great Patriotic war in the history of my family 2015 Victor Kuznetsov, 14 Novosibirsk region Kochki dictrict Troitsk
My great-grandfather Kostikov Nikolai Nikitovich was born on April 6 , 1922, in a peasant family. There were 8 children. His childhood was hard . He was fond of schooling but studied only 4 years. Like all village children, he began to help adults with horses. Later he drove the first tractor called "Universal". 1941. ..The fascist Germany attacked our country. The great Patriotic War began…
At 19 my great-grandfather was drafted into the army. He served in the anti-aircraft artillery After the battle with his friends 1943
He returned from the war in 1947. He had a lot of medals because he was brave and loved our motherland very much. During the war he fought against the fascists in Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Moldavia. The most important award – the order of the Red Star .He captured four "languages” My greatgrandpa finished the war in Germany .
Listening to the story of my mom, I was proud of her family.My great grandfather is a real Hero. He was an honest and courageous person. For me he is an example to follow. . Greatgrandpa remembered his war friends who saved the world from fascism and liberated Europe .