here and now №1452 24.04.2000 (2000)

In Riga, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, Vasily Kononov, was released from custody.

A fragment of the program "Here and Now" dated February 22, 2000 with the participation of the Minister of Justice of Latvia V. Birkavs.

The space bridge from Riga: VM Kononov on the progress of the process and the decision of the court.

The veteran thanks Vladimir Putin and all those who provided moral support.

The events in the village of Malye Baty on May 27, 1944 and the results of the military tribunal, according to the version of V.M. Kononov.

The reaction of the family and the public to release.

VM Kononov thanks Russia for granting citizenship.