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Victory Day, 

Moscow, Russian Federation

Victory Day - Loosley translated, 'Happy Victory Day!'
Loosley translated, 'Happy Victory Day!'
09 May 2009  

Each year on 9 May Russia celebrates Victory Day which commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War. The German army signed the surrender terms on 8 May 1945 with peace officially taking effect the following day on 9 May. But peace did not come without huge loss of life on both sides and the day is also a way of remembering the many people that lost their lives during the conflict. Known as VE Day in most of Europe, Victory Day is celebrated in a grand way in Moscow with lavish ceremonies and a military parade in Red Square. The ceremony is usually attended by several prominent world leaders and the occasion closes with a fireworks display.

Times
All day.


Kids' Stuff  Music  History  Spectacle 


Where?

Red Square

Central Moscow

Getting There

Public transport across central Moscow is excellent.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Moscow Tourist Information Centre

Gostiny Dvor

Moscow
Russia
103012
Russian Federation

Tel +7 (0)95 232 5657.
Email 

Website  www.moscow-city.ru

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