In Pictures: Victory Day Parade in Moscow

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


May 09, 2019
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 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 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 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 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 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

 

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