May 9: Victory Day

 May 9:  Victory Day Flags

Today is 65th anniversary of Victory Day!  In summary, this day celebrates the victory of Russia over Germany in WWII. Russians refer to the war as The Great Patriotic War.  You сan read more about the holiday in Russia by clicking here.

Moscow, as well as several other cities throughout Russia, decorated their streets and building to commemorate the events and will hold military style parades.  This is a group of flags located celebrating Victory Day.

   May 9:  Order of Victory

This is a billboard of the Order of Victory Medal located on Tverskya.  The medal is one of the rarest in the world.  You can read more about it by clicking here

The parade official Victory Day parade was in Moscow today.  It was attended by several heads of states.  In addition, participants from the allied forces (France, America, UK) marched through Red Square as part of the parade.
 

May 9:  We Remember

This banner over Tverskay I took from Pushkin Square translates as "We Remember".   Note the red, orange, and yellow banners lining the street. 

Only government officials and invited guests were allowed to view the parade.  Red Square was closed to the casual observer as well as most of the city streets along the parade route for security reasons. 

 

May 9:  We Salute You!

This banner was hanging on a side street near Tverskya.  No translation needed.  This evening when I walked up the store I saw a veteran dressed in his uniform walking with his wife on the street.  People of all ages stopped to greet him and shake his hand.  You could tell him and his wife were enjoying the evening as they were smiling and happy to talk to everyone.  ( I did not have my camera and was kicking myself!)