Tag: Victory Day
From Parades to Politics: Victory Day’s Evolving Significance
History of the parade: On May 9th, Russia and other formerly Soviet states celebrate Victory Day. This was when the Soviet Union and allies beat Nazi Germany. During the late evening of May 8th, 1945, German Military Commanders signed an official unconditional surrender document to the U.S.S.R, ceasing all fighting on the Eastern front. In…