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History Today: When Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe
On May 9, 1945, the Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the official end of World War II in Europe. This date ...
How Putin uses the USSR’s victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, reflecting its wartime sacrifice. But it’s also ...
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How Russia's Victory Day reflects a divided world order
Russia's Victory Day commemorations yesterday marked 80 years since the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany. More than 20 ...
AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union’s sacrifice in World War II
When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war ...
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Remember history to illuminate future -- Xi attends Victory Day commemorations in Moscow
In the parade's "historical" segment, Russian service members, clad in uniforms from the era of the Soviet Union's Great ...
Russia: Instrumentalizing Soviets' victory over Nazi Germany
Russia commemorates the 80th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Young Russians participate in military-themed ...
Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day
It says Russia has launched thousands of attacks since the truce came into force, Russia denies this and has accused Kyiv of ...
Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
A military parade has begun on Red Square in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War ...