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In photos: 'Russia Victory Day'
By M&C News May 9, 2008, 14:46 GMT
Against a backdrop consisting of a huge replica of a Soviet decoration medal, military vehicles pass through Dvortsovaya Square during the military parade, devoted to the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, St.Petersburg, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia's military armoury was shown for the first time in the Victory Day parade for 17 years. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV
Against a backdrop consisting of a huge replica of a Soviet decoration medal, Russian navy cadet march through Dvortsovaya Square during the military parade, devoted to the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, St.Petersburg, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia's military armoury was shown for the first time in the Victory Day parade for 17 years. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV
Russian military personnel salute the review rostrom as they are driven through Dvortsovaya Square during the military parade, devoted to the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, St.Petersburg, Russia 09 May 2008. The military technics were shown for the first time during past 17 years. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV
Russian WWII veterans sing during traditional meetings in Gorky Park celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Moscow, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia celebrates the Victory Day on May 09. EPA/DMITRY KHRUPOV
Honour guards carry the national flag of Russian Federation (L) and a replica of the Victory Banner (R) during a military parade at the Dvortsovaya Square celebrating Victory Day in St.Petersburg, 09 May 2008 as Russia celebrated the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV
Russian WWII veterans shake hands during traditional meetings in Gorky Park celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Moscow, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia celebrates the Victory Day on May 09. EPA/LILIA ZLAKAZOVA
A heavily decorated Russian World War II veteran salutes during the military parade at the Dvortsovaya Square celebrating Victory Day in St.Petersburg, 09 May 2008. On May 09 Russia celebrates the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV
World War II veterans and young generations look skywards to watch the military planes flying over Moscow during the celebrations of the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Moscow, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia celebrates the Victory Day on May 09. EPA/LILIA ZLAKAZOVA
Two World War II veterans find their dancing shoes during a traditional gathering in Moscow's celebrated Gorky Park 9 May 2008 as part of the celebrations marking the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany -- known as Victory Day. EPA/DMITRY KHRUPOV
World War II veterans carry a long banner with cyrillic letters as they march during a pro-Communist demonstration celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Moscow, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia celebrates the Victory Day on May 09. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV
An elderly woman carries Josef Stalin's portrait in front of a hammer and scycle flag during the pro-Communist demonstration celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Moscow, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia celebrates the Victory Day on May 09. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV
His jacket adorned with service medals, a World War II veteran leads a pro-Communist demonstration celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Moscow, Russia 09 May 2008. Russia celebrates the Victory Day on May 09. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV
