In Pictures: Victory Day Parade in Moscow

Russia marks 74th Victory Day since the end of World War Two in Europe

Russian servicemen stand before the Victory Day parade, which marks the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, PHOTO: REUTERS

Russia on Thursday marks the 74th Victory Day since the end of World War Two in Europe, with nationwide events headlined by a vast military parade on Red Square.

Russian honour guards march through Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in downtown Moscow on May 9, 2019. - Russia celebrates the 74th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. PHOTO: AFP


Russian President Vladimir Putin greets veterans prior to the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in downtown Moscow on May 9, 2019. - Russia celebrates the 74th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. PHOTO: AFP



Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces General of the Army and Victory Parade Commander Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov salute soldiers as they drive on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in downtown Moscow PHOTO: AFP


Russian servicemen smile before the Victory Day parade, which marks the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow. PHOTO: REUTERS


Russian servicemen march during the Victory Day parade, which marks the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia. PHOTO: REUTERS