A large-scale military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory over the Nazis in World War II took place on Red Square in Moscow.
Victory Day on May 9 is one of the most significant national holidays in Russia, as the country honors the memory of the 27 million people who died in the former Soviet Union during the conflict.
During the parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his country's global power despite the protracted conflict in Ukraine.
World War II is a unique event in Russia's controversial history under communist rule that is revered by all political factions, and the Kremlin uses these feelings to bolster national pride and emphasize Russia's status as a world power.
The former Soviet Union suffered 27 million casualties in the so-called Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. It was a colossal sacrifice that left a deep mark on the national consciousness.
Sourse: breakingnews.ie
