Russia celebrates WWII victory with military parade
Nationwide celebrations marking 72 years since the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Russia on Tuesday staged a grandiose military parade through Moscow's Red Square as part of nationwide celebrations to mark 72 years since the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
“The lessons of past war force us to remain alert and the armed forces of Russia are capable of warding off any potential aggression,” President Putin said as he presided over the parade.
Thousands of troops, tanks and nuclear missile systems swept across Red Square's cobblestones in front of President Vladimir Putin, senior officials and war veterans.
An estimated 27 million of the former Soviet Union's soldiers and civilians were killed in World War II and the Red Army's triumph in the war is viewed as a huge source of pride in Russia.
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May 10, 2017 01:06am
kudos to the photographer
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May 10, 2017 02:09am
Great gesture .
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May 10, 2017 04:58am
May is the month of WWll Victory in Europe.
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May 10, 2017 09:53am
dictator always showing his teeth and muscle to threaten the world
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May 10, 2017 09:59am
Thanks DAWN for such a wonderful photos. You're the best in ASIA for photo jourlnalism.
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May 10, 2017 10:00am
indeed... The whole world against three countries...
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May 10, 2017 11:46am
The man who love his country more than anything else. Viladimir Putin
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May 10, 2017 01:11pm
Fantastic coverage. Its good for Russia to show that it is still a power and means business.
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May 10, 2017 01:16pm
No doubt the Russians turned the tables on Nazi Germany and changed the course of the war for everyone. In Allied victory, though with enormous heavy casualties Russians single handedly drove the Germans out of the Soviet Union. That was the beginning of Hitler's downfall.
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May 10, 2017 01:42pm
What a photography. excellent DAWN
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May 10, 2017 02:10pm
Putin has certainly put-in a lot of effort into this
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May 10, 2017 04:26pm
Impressive pictures.
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May 10, 2017 05:29pm
Dictator or not, there is discipline in the country and system works.
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May 10, 2017 11:04pm
Thanks so much
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May 11, 2017 01:57am
Everything made in Russia! When you have toys that you have manufactured yourself then you have the right to show them off. Message to Pakistan and India
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May 11, 2017 09:26am
@Faisal 100%
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May 11, 2017 10:57am
Dawn is great. Especially photo are excellent. From across the border (India)
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May 11, 2017 04:35pm
But it was USSR not Russia.
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May 11, 2017 05:30pm
Nice pictures
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May 12, 2017 02:11am
Without the Russians, WWII may have been lost by the allies. I would actually give the Russians the major credit for winning against Nazi Germany. European and American history books acknowledge Russian contribution but are more focused on the glorious acts of their militarys. This excludes heroic efforts by the Indian Army and African regiments.
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May 12, 2017 02:40am
Pictures are too good. As always Kudos to dawn for its photography.
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May 12, 2017 10:58am
Down with Democracy!
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May 12, 2017 02:52pm
The courageous Soviet leadership and determination of the great Russian people put an end to Hitler's mad attempt to invade the biggest country of the world. Thus German invasion plan of Russia was a historical blunder.
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