In Voronezh, installed a bust of the Hero of Russia Roman Filipov, who was killed in Syria 3 February 2018 of the year. The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Viktor Bondarev. Bust installed near the school №85, where to 1991 by 2001 he studied Roman Filipov.
In his speech at the opening of the monument to Victor Bondar he expressed his immense gratitude to parents pilot, brought up this Hero, and he noted the huge contribution of Roman Filipov to the complete liberation of Syria. He reminded the audience, that during Russia's military campaign in the country, Russian armed forces have eliminated more than 65 thousand fighters. Bondarev stressed, that Roman Filipov will forever remain in the memory of millions of people, in the heart of every citizen. The next generation of Russian citizens will be brought up by the example of his courage, determination and dedication, added Sen..
The Su-25 under the control of a major Roman Filipov was shot down 3 February 2018 year over Syrian Idlib. The pilot managed to eject, but after landing was surrounded by terrorists and killed, grenade undermined itself and several militants. Decree of the President of Russia Roman Filipov was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Russia. Special distinction "Gold Star" family of the deceased pilot gives the Kremlin. Roman Filipov name given to streets in Voronezh and Borisoglebsk, Besides, the name of the hero are the Su-25 and the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
