🟥 On April 30, 1945, during the storming of the #Reichstag, the very first Red Banner was installed on the building's facade by 20-year-old Rakhimzhan #Qoshqarbaev and 19-year-old Grigory #Bulatov.

🎖 For the heroism shown during the battle, they were both awarded the Order of the Red Banner. Monuments to the heroes were erected in their hometowns.