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May 09/05/2016

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Today's Holiday

Victory Day (Russia) Discuss

Victory Day is a national public holiday in the Russian Federation. It celebrates the defeat of Nazism and the end of World War II on European soil. On this day, people remember the 27 million Russian civilians and soldiers who perished during the war. Each year on May 9, people crowd Moscow's Red Square for solemn rites of remembrance—one minute of silence and cannon or gun salutes—as well as traditional musical and dance performances. Veterans may attend wearing their uniforms and medals. Many leave flowers at memorials and graves. TV stations often air films about World War II. More... Picture of the Day  Russian soldiers march with a replica of the victory banner during a military parade on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2016. Russia celebrated the 71st anniversary of the victory over the Nazi Germany in the World War II. EPA/SERGEI CHIRIKOV