A Russian man went viral on social media after heroically saving an American flag from a California home.
A Russian man who sought asylum in the U.S. three years ago sparked global praise for rescuing an American flag from a burning home during the California wildfires. Sultan Ramazanov was driving through the wildfires in Altadena with a friend on Jan. 7, when he saw a house engulfed in flames. He said he had never seen a wildfire and was worried about the city he now calls home.
Ramazanov is shown somberly walking away from the burning home, with the flag's white stars delicately folded and tucked in his arms. After the rescue, his friend told him he captured the heroic action on video, and Ramazanov decided to share it on Instagram in hopes of connecting with the homeowners – returning what may be one of their only remaining possessions.
The pair plan on meeting over the weekend to make the return and learn each other's stories. 'It's our country's flag, so that's why I decided to save it,' Ramazanov said. 'The United States gave us a lot, and I'm very thankful to this country. I almost my documents here, and I got asylum here. Now, the American flag is also a symbol to me and to my family.'
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