The project started years and years ago, not long after Znaniye Russian School, the organization which is the initiator of the project and a supporter of it with Znaniye Foundation, was opened to first of the students in London back in 2003. The Second World War is a massive part of the world's history which left an impecable footprint on the humanity. For the population of Russia, these horrifying events stay in memory and faith in a special way. Every year the country has a massive celebration of the victory followed by public holidays and fireworks and shows. Throughout the events, all of the veterans, dead and alive, are being honored. Teaching children to respect, remember, and be grateful to the ones who fought for the future of the world is a massive aspect of, probably, any school education.

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There are many Russians living in London and educating their children about history and culture. Even though the little ones are growing up in another country, knowing about such things from the point of view of the homeland of at least one of your parents is needed. Hence, as the Russian education provider, Znaniye Russian School partnered up with some of the related institutions in Russia in order to give the children a chance to actually learn from and even interact with the survivors. Later on, the project expanded and now, years later, is still prospering, involving more and more kids into the actions of gratitude and rememberance.