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Since 1945 the holiday has become one of the biggest dates of the year

Author: Irina Vasilevitskaya

Published: 17 November 2010

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Since 1945 the holiday has become one of the biggest dates of the year

Unlike in Europe, where the end of WWII is commemorated on May 8, Russians celebrate the victory over Nazis on May 9

Fireworks are an indispensable part of Victory Day celebrations in every Russian town

Moscow’s Red Square is traditionally a central venue of festivities

For Muscovites the holiday is a good occasion to go to dachas…

Since 1945 the holiday has become one of the biggest dates of the year

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