In the first months of 1945, Soviet units raced across present-day Poland to the Oder River, evicting the last Wehrmacht troops by March 20th from its eastern bank. Nazi Germany, even quicker than it had risen as a military power, fell fast. The Victory Day Parade is a solemn but victorious affair, one in which accomplishment is recognized above tragedy. The impossible victory over Germany stirs a sense of gratitude through Russia. Russia suffered the most lives lost during World War II, capping their death toll at nearly 30 million. Seventy-five years ago, one of the strongest enemies the world has ever encountered was defeated under a joint effort by the Allies. This once-a-year celebration is a historic landmark as well as a display of modern military might. Yet no matter how many foods they eat or villages they visit, there is one event on one day that will give them more culture than the rest of their travels combined: the Victory Day Parade on May 9th. They indulge their taste buds with the best Russian cuisine such as borsch, pelmenis, and blinis. They visit villages like Mandrogi and Yaroslavl to get the oft-forgotten aspects of Russia’s history. When foreigners travel to Russia, many arrive with the intent of experiencing true Russian culture. Large crowds can be expected, but the experience will touch the heart of anyone who has an appreciation for the role Russia played in bringing down fascism in Europe back in 1945. Most celebratory activities are centered at Red Square (the Spasskaya clock tower usually rings to start the morning parade) and Poklonnaya Gora - the vast memorial complex to those who fought in World War II. The Russian President's office has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin will attend the parade, according to China's Foreign Ministry.Moscow, which President Vladimir Putin declared in 2006 as the “City of Military Glory,” normally dresses up for the affair, with day-long activities, concerts, and fireworks at night, but during Jubilee years (the next will be the 76th, held on May 9th, 2021) the city becomes a focal point for remembrance, often with the honored attendance of many foreign dignitaries. Xi's visit to Russia and appearance at the Moscow commemorations "pushed the China-Russia all-round strategic partnership to a new level," Fan added, according to the statement.Ĭhina's Foreign Ministry said in March that China "has invited leaders from all countries and world organizations concerned" to the September parade. We agreed to send a subdivision of the Russian Armed Forces to the military parade," Shoigu was quoted by RIA Novosti as saying.Ĭhinese President Xi attended the parade in Moscow and China's military formation made a debut at the Red Square parade. "We gladly accepted the invitation by the minister of defense of the People's Republic of China to take part in celebrations on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of victory in World War II on September 3 this year. The two top military officials met in Moscow on Sunday following a Saturday parade at the Red Square to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the war against Fascists in Europe. Russian troops march across the Red Square for the V-Day Parade in Moscow, March 9, 2015. Ĭhina has invited Russian troops to march in a parade in Beijing in September to commemorate the end of World War Two, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.Ī Defense Ministry statement issued on the ministry's website on Monday said Fan Changlong, vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission, told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu that China "warmly welcomes Russian military leaders and army formations" to take part in the September events in Beijing.
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