Journal 136 – Russians making Victory Day
Today is May 9,2007. Russia celebrated 62 anniversaries the World War II victory over the Nazis Germany. Victory Day is one of the most important holidays on Russia’s calendar. For many Russians, the victory stands out as the most glorious feat of the nation’s troubled past. During World War II, which the Russian people called the Great Patriotic War, estimated 27 million dead. President V. Putin also honored Western allies’ contribution to the World War II victory.
The Red Square parade, involving several thousand troops dressed in parade uniforms. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, who was speaking from a podium in front of Lenin’s Mausoleum, hailed Victory Day as “the holiday of huge moral importance and unifying power”.
Parades and festivals were held in other Russian cities. Many other ex-Soviet nations also celebrated it.
Today is May 9,2007. Russia celebrated 62 anniversaries the World War II victory over the Nazis Germany. Victory Day is one of the most important holidays on Russia’s calendar. For many Russians, the victory stands out as the most glorious feat of the nation’s troubled past. During World War II, which the Russian people called the Great Patriotic War, estimated 27 million dead. President V. Putin also honored Western allies’ contribution to the World War II victory.
The Red Square parade, involving several thousand troops dressed in parade uniforms. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, who was speaking from a podium in front of Lenin’s Mausoleum, hailed Victory Day as “the holiday of huge moral importance and unifying power”.
Parades and festivals were held in other Russian cities. Many other ex-Soviet nations also celebrated it.
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