65 years ago, in 1945, the Second World War had ended. In Russia and former Soviet republics 9th of May is the national holiday which is always marked by a pompous and majestic parade. As I was growing up in 1980s, I remember there were a few parades during the year, but the one on the Victory Day has always been the most solemn occasion.
Over the weekend I will share with you the photos my father sent me from the general rehearsal of the anniversary parade. As this is the 65th year of the Victory over fascism, the troops from the former allies flew to Moscow to take part. In the photo below you can see British soldiers marching in the Red Square.
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| The Royal British Legion at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow, May 2010 |
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That's amazing anf goes to show how the world has changed – the prospect of British soldiers in Red Square would have been unthinkable 20 years ago
Agree, I was astonished, too! 🙂