Victory Day (9 May)

Public holidays in Russia and ex-USSR

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Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the Soviet Union victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945. The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Although the official inauguration occurred in 1945, the holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965.

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Russia Victory Day Parade: Vladimir Putin Vows Revenge; Flaunts Missiles, Drones in Moscow President Putin's Victory Day address emphasised Russia's resilience and commitment to its armed forces amidst ongoing conflicts, including in Ukraine. However, this year's parade featured only one.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:17Published 3 weeks ago

Ukrainian Unleashes Missile Attack on Russia's Belgorod as Moscow Marks Victory Day, Putin responds Russian authorities reported that at least eight people were injured in Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod. The assaults occurred as the nation commemorated the 79th.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 weeks ago

Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance' “Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.” Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

'Our victory is inevitable!': Moscow exhibition showcases Western tanks captured from Ukraine Military hardware, including tanks, captured by Russia in Ukraine, are on display in Victory Park for a month-long open-air exhibition leading up to the country’s Victory Day celebrations. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on May 1, 2024

Russia Announces Plan to Parade Seized US Tanks and Artillery on Victory Day \| Oneindia News Russia plans to exhibit captured British and NATO military vehicles in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, showcasing 30 vehicles from 12 nations, including German and American tanks seized in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published on April 30, 2024

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Explosions sound over Kyiv as Russia marks Victory Day - but nightly strikes fail to break Ukraine's resolve As dawn broke, just hours before Russia's Victory Day parade, explosions sounded over the Ukrainian capital. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023

Putin's 'grotesque fictions' exposed on much-changed Victory Day It has been said the only glue that holds Russia together is the memory of its great victory over Nazi Germany. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023
Putin says a 'war has been unleashed' against Russia in stripped-down Victory Day speech Vladimir Putin said a "war has been unleashed" against Russia as he marked the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023
Russia's Victory Day celebrations scaled back over fears of attack Security is being beefed up in Moscow and several Russian regions have announced they are scaling back this year's Victory Day celebrations due to fears pro-Ukrainian saboteurs could target the.. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2023