VIDEOS: Grand military parade for Victory Day in Red Square
This May 9, on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) over Nazi Germany, Red Square in Moscow hosted the traditional annual military parade.
TL;DR
- The traditional annual military parade was held in Moscow's Red Square on May 9th, marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany.
- The parade included infantry formations from Russian military institutions, and notably, military personnel from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
- Aerial displays featured Russian aerobatic teams, with Su-25 pilots painting the sky in the colors of the Russian flag.
- Several foreign leaders attended the event, including the presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Laos, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and the Srpska Republic, as well as the King of Malaysia and the Prime Minister of Slovakia.
- The Immortal Regiment, a popular commemoration for fallen soldiers, was held in a mixed format this year, with some regions opting for online events and others for street marches.