VIDEO: Putin lays a floral tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with leaders of foreign states who arrived in Moscow, proceeded to the monument to honor the memory of Soviet heroes, where the leaders laid floral tributes.
TL;DR
- A floral tribute ceremony took place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.
- The ceremony followed the military parade commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders participated in the tribute.
- They laid wreaths to honor the memory of Soviet heroes.
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was established in 1967 with an eternal flame and has had a guard of honor since 1997.
- The remains of an unknown Soviet soldier were transferred there in 1966.