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Victory Day
Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, 9 May 2005
Official name	Russian: День Победы etc.[a 1]
Observed by	Russia and other former states of Soviet Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Israel, and Mongolia
Date	9 May
Next time	9 May 2023
Frequency	Annual
Related to	Victory in Europe Day

Victory Day^{[a 1]} is a holiday that commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (9 May Moscow Time).^[1] The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin.^[2] Although the official inauguration occurred in 1945, the holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965, and only in certain Soviet republics.

In East Germany, 8 May was observed as Liberation Day from 1950 to 1966, and was celebrated again on the 40th anniversary in 1985. In 1967, a Soviet-style «Victory Day» was celebrated on 8 May. Since 2002, the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has observed a commemoration day known as the Day of Liberation from National Socialism, and the End of the Second World War.^[3]

The Russian Federation has officially recognized 9 May since its formation in 1991 and considers it a non-working holiday even if it falls on a weekend (in which case any following Monday will be a non-working holiday). The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union. Most other countries in Europe observe Victory in Europe Day (often abbreviated to VE Day, or V-E Day) on 8 May, and Europe Day^[a] on 9 May as national remembrance or victory days.

History[edit]

The German Instrument of Surrender was signed twice. An initial document was signed in Reims on 7 May 1945 by Alfred Jodl (chief of staff of the German OKW) for Germany, Walter Bedell Smith, on behalf of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, and Ivan Susloparov, on behalf of the Soviet High Command, in the presence of French Major-General François Sevez as the official witness. Since the Soviet High Command had not agreed to the text of the surrender, and because Susloparov, a relatively low-ranking officer, was not authorized to sign this document, the Soviet Union requested that a second, revised, instrument of surrender be signed in Berlin. Joseph Stalin declared that the Soviet Union considered the Reims surrender a preliminary document, and Dwight D. Eisenhower immediately agreed with that. Another argument was that some German troops considered the Reims instrument of surrender as a surrender to the Western Allies only, and fighting continued in the East, especially in Prague.^[5]

[Quoting Stalin:] Today, in Reims, Germans signed the preliminary act on an unconditional surrender. The main contribution, however, was done by Soviet people and not by the Allies, therefore the capitulation must be signed in front of the Supreme Command of all countries of the anti-Hitler coalition, and not only in front of the Supreme Command of Allied Forces. Moreover, I disagree that the surrender was not signed in Berlin, which was the center of Nazi aggression. We agreed with the Allies to consider the Reims protocol as preliminary.

A second surrender ceremony was organized in a surviving manor in the outskirts of Berlin late on 8 May, when it was already 9 May in Moscow due to the difference in time zones. Field-Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, chief of OKW, signed a final German Instrument of Surrender, which was also signed by Marshal Georgy Zhukov, on behalf of the Supreme High Command of the Red Army, and Air Chief Marshal Arthur Tedder, on behalf of the Allied Expeditionary Force, in the presence of General Carl Spaatz and General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, as witnesses. The surrender was signed in the Soviet Army headquarters in Berlin-Karlshorst. Both English and Russian versions of the instrument of surrender signed in Berlin were considered authentic texts.

The revised Berlin text of the instrument of surrender differed from the preliminary text signed in Reims in explicitly stipulating the complete disarmament of all German military forces, handing over their weapons to local Allied military commanders.

Both the Reims and Berlin instruments of surrender stipulated that forces under German control to cease active operations at 23:01 hours CET on 8 May 1945. However, due to the difference in Central European and Moscow time zones, the end of war is celebrated on 9 May in the Soviet Union and most post-Soviet countries.

To commemorate the victory in the war, the ceremonial Moscow Victory Parade was held in the Soviet capital on 24 June 1945.

Celebrations[edit]

In Russia[edit]

During the Soviet Union’s existence, 9 May was celebrated throughout it and in the Eastern Bloc. Though the holiday was introduced in many Soviet republics between 1946 and 1950, it became a non-labour day only in the Ukrainian SSR in 1963 and the Russian SFSR in 1965.^[6] In the Russian SFSR, a weekday off (usually a Monday) was given if 9 May fell on a Saturday or Sunday.

The celebration of Victory Day continued during subsequent years. The war became a topic of great importance in cinema, literature, history lessons at school, the mass media, and the arts. The ritual of the celebration gradually obtained a distinctive character with a number of similar elements: ceremonial meetings, speeches, lectures, receptions and fireworks.^[7]

In Russia during the 1990s, the 9 May holiday was not celebrated with large Soviet-style mass demonstrations due to the policies of successive Russian governments. Following
Vladimir Putin’s rise to power, the Russian government began promoting the prestige of the governing regime and history, and national holidays and commemorations became a source of national self-esteem. Victory Day in Russia has increasingly become a celebration in which popular culture plays a central role. The 60th and 70th anniversaries of Victory Day in Russia (2005 and 2015) became the largest popular holidays since the collapse of the Soviet Union.^[7]

In 1995, as the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, many world leaders converged on Moscow to attend the city’s first state sponsored ceremonies since the end of the Soviet Union. In 2015 around 30 leaders, including those of China and India, attended the 2015 celebration, while Western leaders boycotted the ceremonies because of the Russian military intervention in Ukraine.^[8][9] The 2020 edition of the parade, marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[10][11]

Russophone populations in many countries celebrate the holiday regardless of its local status,^[12] organize public gatherings and even parades on this day.^[13] Some multilanguage broadcasting television networks translate the «Victory speech» of the Russian president and the parade on Red Square for telecasts for viewers all over the globe, making the parade one of the world’s most watched events of the year.^[14] RT also broadcasts the parade featuring live commentary, and also airs yet another highlight of the day – the Minute of Silence at 6:55 pm MST, a tradition dating back to 1965.

Because of massive losses among both military and civilians during Great Patriotic War, Victory Day is still remains as one of the most important and emotional dates in Russia.^[15][16]

Other countries currently celebrating 9 May[edit]

• Armenia has officially recognized 9 May since its independence in 1991. It is officially known as Victory and Peace Day. The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union.^[17] Shushi Liberation Day is also commemorated with the holiday.
• Azerbaijan has officially recognized 9 May since 1994. Upon its independence in 1991, the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party and later the government of Abulfaz Elchibey deliberately erased the holiday from the calendar, with veterans being subjected to a targeted anti-Russian/Soviet media campaign. Upon coming to power, Heydar Aliyev restored the holiday to the national calendar.^[18] The holiday is similarly celebrated as it was while the country was part of the Soviet Union.^[19] A wreath laying ceremony is usually held at the monument to Hazi Aslanov.
• Belarus has officially recognized 9 May since its independence in 1991 and considers it a non-working day. The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union. Belarus has had five Victory Day Parades on Masherov Avenue (1995, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020) and has had an annual ceremony on Victory Square since independence.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially recognized 9 May since its independence. However, it is not a working day only in Republic of Srpska.
• Georgia has officially recognized 9 May since its independence in 1991. The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union. It is particularly celebrated in this way with the Russian community in the country.
• In Israel, Victory Day on 9 May has historically been celebrated as an unofficial national remembrance day. However, in 2017, Victory in Europe Day was upgraded to the status of an official national holiday day of commemoration by the Knesset, with schools and businesses operating as usual.^[20] As a result of immigration of many Red Army veterans, Israel now hosts the largest and most extensive Victory Day celebrations outside the former Soviet Union.^[21] Traditions and customs of Victory Day are the same as in Russia, with marches of Immortal Regiments held in cities with large populations of Red Army veterans and their descendants.
• Kazakhstan has officially recognized 9 May since its independence in 1991 as a national holiday. The holiday is sometimes celebrated in connection with the Defender of the Fatherland Day holiday on 7 May. From 1947 the holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union.
• Kyrgyzstan has officially recognised 9 May since its independence in 1991. The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union.
• Moldova officially recognises 9 May as a public holiday since its independence in 1991. From 1951 to 1991, the holiday had also been celebrated during the country’s rule by the Soviet Union as the Moldavian SSR. It is now officially known as the «Victory Day and Commemoration of the Fallen Heroes for the Independence of the Fatherland» (Romanian: Ziua Victoriei și a Comemorării Eroilor Căzuți pentru Independența Patriei).^[22] Today, Victory Day is a major national holiday, particularly due to Moldova’s Russian community and also due to the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) and its state-sponsored Victory Day rallies of 2017 on the Great National Assembly Square at Chișinău. Wreath-laying ceremonies are commonly held at the Eternity Memorial Complex of Chișinău during the day.
• Mongolia had officially recognized 9 May during its existence as a satellite state of the Soviet Union. The holiday continues to be celebrated unofficially throughout the country.^[23]
• Montenegro officially recognised 9 May as Victory Day over Fascism as an official holiday.^{[citation needed]}
• Serbia celebrates 9 May as Victory Day over Fascism but it’s a working holiday. Still many people gather to mark the anniversary with the war veterans, including the Serbian Army, Minister of Defense and the President. The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of SFR Yugoslavia.
• Tajikistan has officially recognised 9 May since its independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.^{[citation needed]} The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union.^[24]
• Turkmenistan has officially recognised 9 May since its independence in 1991. It officially known as the Day of Remembrance of National Heroes of Turkmenistan in the 1941–1945 World War. It was established by a special decree of President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov in 2000.^[25] The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union.^[26] Since 2018, it has not been a public holiday.^[27] Various events are conducted at famous parks such as Altyn Asyr Park and the National Cultural Centre’s Palace of Mukams.^[28] In recent years, Turkmen prisoners have received pardons from the President of Turkmenistan on Victory Day.^[29]
• Ukraine officially recognised 9 May from its independence in 1991 until 2013, where it was a non-working day. If it fell on a weekend the following Monday was non-working.^[30] The holiday was similarly celebrated there while the country was part of the Soviet Union. As of 2015, Ukraine officially celebrates Victory Day over Nazism in World War II on 9 May, per a decree of parliament. Additionally the term «Great Patriotic War» as a reference was replaced with «Second World War» in all Ukrainian legislation.^[31][32] Since 15 May 2015 Communist and Nazi symbols are prohibited in Ukraine.^[33] Before 15 May 2015, Ukraine held military parades in the capital on Khreshchatyk in 1995, 2001, 2010, and 2011, and 2013.^[34]
• Uzbekistan has officially recognised 9 May from 2 March 1999, where the holiday was introduced as the «Day of Remembrance and Honour» (Xotira va Qadirlash Kuni).^[35] It is the only country in the Commonwealth of Independent States to not officially recognize the 9 May holiday as Victory Day. Under President Islam Karimov, the holiday was toned down, with many veterans being told not to wear their Soviet-era decorations or uniforms on the holiday.^[36] Since Karimov’s death in 2016, the holiday has been celebrated there similarly to how it was celebrated while the country was part of the Soviet Union.

Countries formerly celebrating 9 May[edit]

Unrecognized states celebrating Victory Day[edit]

Former states[edit]

• From 1948 to 1993, the communist-dominated Czechoslovak Socialist Republic celebrated the holiday on 9 May in concert with the Soviet Union. Then, it was mainly celebrated with a military parade of the Czechoslovak People’s Army (ČSLA) on Letná every five years to mark the end of World War II and the anniversary of the Prague uprising (the first one took place in 1951 while the last of these parades took place in 1985).^[38][39] Since the Dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, Czech Republic has officially recognized 8 May as Liberation Day (Den osvobození). In recent years the Prague uprising and liberation of Plzeň by American troops have been commemorated on 5 May.^[40][41][42]
• The German Democratic Republic recognized Tag der Befreiung (Day of liberation) on 8 May, it was celebrated as a public holiday from 1950 to 1966, and on the 40th anniversary in 1985. Only in 1975 was the official holiday on 9 May instead and that year called Tag des Sieges (Victory Day). In Federal Republic of Germany, events are held on 8 May to commemorate those who fought against Nazism and lost their lives in World War II. Also, on 8 May, the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2002 has recognised a commemorative day Tag der Befreiung vom Nationalsozialismus und der Beendigung des 2. Weltkrieges (Day of Liberation from National Socialism, and the End of the Second World War).
•  Yugoslavia officially recognised 9 May from 1965 to its disestablishment after the Yugoslav Wars. The first victory parade was held on Bulevar revolucije in the presence of Marshal Josip Broz Tito in 1965 and was held every 5 years since (save for 1980) until the final parade in 1985.
• Soviet Union celebrated 9 May since 1945, with the day becoming a public holiday since 1965 in some Soviet Republics.

Holiday traditions[edit]

Victory Day Parades[edit]

Victory Day Parades are military parades that are held on 9 May, particularly in various post-soviet nations such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and until 2015, Ukraine. Outside of the former Soviet Union, military victory parades have also been held in Serbia, Poland and the Czech Republic. The first victory day parade on Red Square took place with the participation of the Red Army and a small detachment from the First Polish Army on 24 June 1945. After a 20-year hiatus, the parade was held again and became a regular tradition among Eastern Bloc countries and Soviet allies. Countries that had this tradition included Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia, both of which had their last parades in 1985.^[43][44] After the fall of the Soviet Union, they quickly fell out of style in Europe and soon became a practice among post-Soviet nations, many of which have large Russian populations. In 1995, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine held parades for the first time since 1991.

Mass processions[edit]

In Belarus on non-jubilee years, a procession is held from October Square, which ends with the laying of wreaths on Victory Square.^[45] In 2015, a parade of young people, cadets of military lyceums, young athletes took place on Bishkek’s Ala-Too Square, attended by President Almazbek Atambayev and Prime Minister Temir Sariev.^[46]

The Immortal Regiment (Russian: Бессмертный полк; Bessmertniy Polk) is a massive civil event staged in major cities in Russia and around the world every 9 May. Since it was introduced in 2012, it has been conducted in cities such as Moscow, Washington D.C., Dushanbe, Berlin, and Yekaterinburg. Participants carry pictures of relatives and/or family members who served during the Second World War. The front line of the procession carries a banner with the words Bessmertniy Polk written on it.^[47] Up to 12 million Russians have participated in the march nationwide in recent years. Since 2015, the President Vladimir Putin and senior Russian officials have participated in the procession in Moscow.^[48] It has come under criticism by those who charge that participants are carrying photographs and discarding them after the event.^[48] Critics have also alleged it is an attempt by the government to promote its own domestic and foreign policies, rather than to honor the memories of the millions who perished.^[49]

Gatherings at monuments[edit]

Members of government usually take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at their national war memorial, usually dedicated to the specific war victory. Wreaths are often laid at memorials such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Moscow), the Monument to the Unknown Sailor (Odessa), and the Monument to Hazi Aslanov (Baku). Although Latvia does not officially recognize 9 May, most of the large Russian community informally celebrates the holiday, with trips to the Victory Memorial to Soviet Army being common in Riga, with some diplomats (ambassadors of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus) as well as some politicians (Nils Ušakovs, Alfrēds Rubiks) also taking part.^[50][51]

Religious commemorations[edit]

In the Easter message of 1945, the Patriarch Alexy I of Moscow wrote:^[52]

The Easter joy of the Resurrection of Christ is now combined with the bright hope of an imminent victory of truth and light over the untruth and darkness of German fascism, which before our eyes is crushed by the combined force of our valiant troops and the troops of our allies. The dark forces of fascism were not able to resist the light and power of Christ, and God’s omnipotence appeared over the imaginary power of man.

Every 26 April (Old Style, O.S.; 9 May, New Style or N.S.), the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates the dead, being the only special remembrance day for the dead with a fixed date. After the liturgy, a memorial service for the fallen soldiers is served in all churches and monasteries under the Orthodox Church. The annual commemoration on Victory Day «of the soldiers who for faith, the Fatherland and the people laid down their lives and all those who died in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945» was established by the Bishops’ Council of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1994.^[53] On the eve of the 65th anniversary in 2010, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow gave his blessing for all the churches of the Russian Orthodox Church to perform a «prayer service in memory of the deliverance of our people from a terrible, mortal enemy, from a danger that our Fatherland has not known in all history». The patriarch composed a special prayer for this rite, taking as a basis the prayer of Philaret Drozdov, written in honor of the victory of the Imperial Russian Army over the French Grande Armee during the Napoleonic Wars.^[54] The completion of the Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces was timed to Victory Day in 2020.

Other events[edit]

Traditions such as the Victory Relay Race are held on jubilee anniversaries.^[55] In 2013, Turkmenistan conducted live-fire military exercises «Galkan-2013» (Shield-2013) dedicated to the 68th anniversary of the Victory, observed by President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov at the Kelyata Training Center of the Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan in the Bäherden District of the Ahal Region.^[56] In 2016, Moldovan Defence Minister Anatol Șalaru attended a display of vehicles from the Moldovan National Army and the United States Army in the central park of Chisinau.^[57] In April 2020, an official in the Western Military District of Russia announced that an air show would be held at Kubinka air base in Victory Day.^[58]

On Victory Day, many books on topics such as the war such as Panfilov’s Twenty-Eight Guardsmen^[59] are published. On the eve of the diamond jubilee, President Vladimir Putin, at the request of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, gave a live address broadcast Austrian TV channel ORF.^[60]

Soviet and post-Soviet symbols associated with Victory Day[edit]

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The Victory Banner refers to the Soviet military banner raised by the Soviet soldiers on the Reichstag building in Berlin on 1 May 1945. Made during the Battle of Berlin by soldiers who created it while under battlefield conditions, it has historically been the official symbol of the Victory of the Soviet people against Nazi Germany. Being the 5th banner to be created, it was the only army flag that was prepared to be raised in Berlin to survive the battle. The Cyrillic inscription on the banner reads: «150th Rifle, Order of Kutuzov 2nd class, Idritsa Division, 79th Rifle Corps, 3rd Shock Army, 1st Belorussian Front», representing the unit that soldiers who raised the banner were from. On 9 May, a specially made replica of the Victory Banner is carried by a color guard of the 154th Preobrazhensky Independent Commandant’s Regiment through Red Square.^[61] The Victory Banner was brought to Kyiv from Moscow in October 2004 to take part in the parade in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Ukraine.^{[citation needed]} In 2015, the banner was brought to Astana to participate in the Defender of the Fatherland Day parade on 7 May.^[62]

Saint George’s Ribbon[edit]

The Ribbon of Saint George is a military symbol that dates back to the era of the Russian Empire. It consists of a black and orange bicolour pattern, with three black and two orange stripes.
In the early 21st century, it became an awareness ribbon to commemorate the veterans of the war, being recognized as a patriotic symbol.^[63] In countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic states, it has been associated recently with Russophilia and Russian irredentism.^[64] It has become especially associated with Russian support for the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. In Ukraine the government chose to replace it with the remembrance poppy which is associated with the Remembrance Day commemorations in the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth.^[65][66]

On 5 May 2014, the Belarusian Republican Youth Union encouraged activists not to use the ribbon due to the situation in Ukraine.^[67] In time for Victory Day 2015, the ribbon’s colors were replaced there by the red, green and white from the Flag of Belarus.^[68]

Awards[edit]

Soviet Union[edit]

Russia[edit]

Ukraine[edit]

Azerbaijan[edit]

Kazakhstan[edit]

Turkmenistan[edit]

• Jubilee Medal «60 Years of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945»^[70]
• Jubilee Medal «75 Years of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945»^[71]

Israel[edit]

Gallery of the celebrations[edit]

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  2018 celebrations at the Mother Armenia monument in Yerevan.

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  The victory parade in Minsk in 2015.

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  Belarusian veterans during Victory Day in 2017.

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  A T-72 tank during a Victory Day parade in Kazakhstan 2015.

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  Veterans during Victory Day in Russia.

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  A sign on a Dushanbe Avenue for Victory Day.

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  Veterans during a Victory Day Parade in Kyiv, 2011.

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  Decoration of Moscow with flags for Victory Day, 9 May 2021 ^[72]

See also[edit]

• End of World War II in Europe
• Hero city
• Immortal Regiment
• Moscow Victory Day Parade
• Pobediteli
• Pobedobesie
• Reunification Day (Vietnam)
• Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation
• Victory Day in other countries
• Victory Day Parades (9 May)
• Victory over Japan Day

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

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The celebration of Victory Day.
Празднование Дня Победы.

I’m hoping to go to the Victory Day parade in Volgograd.
Я надеюсь, что схожу на парад посвященный Дню Победы в Волгограде.

A T-72 tank during the Victory Day parade in 2017.
Танк Т-92 во время парада посвященному Дню Победы в 2017.

Victory Day is the day that marks the end of the Great Patriotic War and the USSR victory over fascism.

The Great Patriotic War between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany started June 22nd, 1941. It’s also called as World War two.

Who won World War two?

Some Americans might say: «We did.»
It is believed that without the help of the US, they would have lost WW2. Actually the US, didn’t come into Europe until after the Soviet Union had already been fighting the war for more than 2 years, and at that point, they were already winning.

The Soviet Union suffered almost 30, 000, 000 casualties during this war, and approximately 20 million of those were civilian casualties.

How is Victory Day celebrated in Russia?

Many people attend a local military parade on Victory Day. Veterans wear their medals. The biggest parade is in Moscow’s Red Square.

On this day, TV networks broadcast World War II films. Celebration of Victory Day ends with night fireworks.

Common symbols of Victory Day in Russia are Saint George’s ribbon and red carnations.
There is a motto that goes with the ribbon, it says: ‘I remember, I’m proud’.

The Georgian ribbon it’s a black-and-orange ribbon, people tie it to their car or wear on their clothes. We wear the ribbon on a dress, costume or our bags as a sign of respect and remembrance.

Many drivers tie St. George ribbon on car antennas, rear view mirror, car door handles. Also they decorate their car with World War Two pictures stickers and inscriptions ‘To Berlin!’,’For Stalin!’

Victory Day is a national holiday and a day off in Russia. So, all public offices, schools and most businesses are closed.

I wish you guys a happy holiday!

День Победы — это день, который означает конец Великой Отечественной войны и победу СССР над фашизмом.

Великая Отечественная война между Советским Союзом и нацистской Германией началась 22 июня 1941 года. Её также называют Второй мировой войной.

Кто выиграл Вторую мировую войну?

Некоторые американцы могут сказать: «Мы выиграли». Существует мнение, что Россия проиграла бы вторую мировую без помощи Америки. На самом деле, когда США вступила в Европу, Россия уже воевала более 2-х лет, и что главное, русские уже побеждали.

Во время этой войны Советский Союз потерял почти 30 млн. человек. Примерно 20 млн. из них было гражданское население.

Как отмечается День Победы в России?

В День Победы многие ходят на военный парад. Ветераны одевают свои медали. Самый большой парад происходит на Красной площади в Москве.

В этот день телевидение показывает фильмы о Второй мировой войне. Празднование Дня Победы заканчивается ночным фейерверком.

Главными символами Дня Победы в России являются георгиевская лента и красные гвоздики.
Девиз связанный с георгиевской ленточкой звучит так: «Я помню, я горжусь».

Георгиевская ленточка — это черно-оранжевая лента, которую люди привязывают к своей машине или носят на одежде. Мы носим ленту на платье, костюме или сумочках в знак уважения и памяти.

Многие водители привязывают георгиевскую ленточку на антенну машины, зеркало заднего вида, ручки дверей автомобилей. Также, они украшают свою машину наклейками с картинками «Вторая мировая война» и надписями «На Берлин!», «За Сталина!».

День Победы является национальным праздником и выходным днем в России. Поэтому, все государственные учреждения, школы и большинство компаний закрыты.

Желаю вам, ребята, счастливого праздника!

13 вариантов

1. One of the most remarkable public events in Russia is the Victory Day. It is traditionally celebrated on the 9th of May. The holiday marks the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War in 1945. It became the end of the Great Patriotic War for the USSR, which lost about 25 million citizens in the four years of fighting and starvation.
   Every year all cities across the country have lots of parades and celebrations. Even though the fact that the holiday is celebrated cheerfully, May 9 is a sad day for the majority of our population. Many people have lost close relatives and friends in this terrible war. Almost every family in Russia has a person who didn’t return from the battlefield. A great number of people were seriously injured and became disabled. On this day we are grateful to our saviors, to those who sacrificed their lives for us. That’s why we try to celebrate this day with honors.
   There are some traditions that we follow. We give flowers, usually red carnations, to veterans in the street and lay wreaths at war memorial sites. Neighborhood schools may host a program prepared by the students, featuring wartime songs and poetry. Also, there is St. George ribbon campaign, which has occurred on the eve of the Victory Day for nine years already. Millions of Russians and compatriots in 100 countries take part in this campaign. Orange–black ribbons handed out by volunteers in the streets are one more sign of our commemoration of the Great Victory. At home, we gather around a festive table to honor survivors and honor those who passed away. We may also watch a favorite Soviet film based on the events of World War II.
   I think it’s a great day in our history, but some part of the younger generation doesn’t understand the importance of this event, which I think is disrespectful. My grandparents took part in this war, and I’m proud of them.

   Сочинение на тему День Победы

   Одним из самых запоминающихся государственных праздников в России является День Победы. Он традиционно отмечается 9 мая. Этот праздник знаменует сдачу Германии Советскому Союзу во Второй Мировой войне в 1945 году. Это стало окончанием Великой Отечественной войны для СССР, в результате чего за четыре года боевых действий и голода погибло около 25 миллионов граждан.
   Ежегодно во всех городах по всей стране проходят парады и торжества. Несмотря на то, что праздник празднуется весело, 9 Мая – это печальный день для большей части нашего населения. Многие люди потеряли близких родственников и друзей в этой ужасной войне. Почти у каждой семьи в России есть человек, который не вернулся с поля битвы. Большое количество людей получили серьезные ранения и стали инвалидами. В этот день мы благодарны нашим спасителям, тем, кто жертвовал своей жизнью за нас. Вот почему мы стараемся отмечать этот день с почестями.
   Есть некоторые традиции, которых мы придерживаемся. Мы дарим цветы, как правило, красные гвоздики, ветеранам на улице и возлагаем венки на военных мемориалах. В соседних школах может быть организована программа, подготовленная школьниками, с участием песен военного времени и поэзии. Кроме того, существует кампания лент Св. Георгия, которая появилась накануне Дня победы 9 лет назад. Миллионы россиян и соотечественников в 100 странах принимают участие в кампании. Оранжево-черные ленты, раздаваемые добровольцами на улицах, являются еще одним знаком нашего празднования Великой Победы. Дома мы собираемся вокруг праздничного стола, чтобы почтить выживших и вспомнить тех, кто скончался. Мы также можем посмотреть любимый советский фильм, основанный на событиях Второй мировой войны.
   Я думаю, что это замечательный день в нашей истории, но часть молодого поколения не понимает всю важность этого события, что, как я думаю, неуважительно. Мои бабушки и дедушки принимали участие в этой войне, и я горжусь ими.
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3. One of the most remarkable public events in my country is the Victory Day. It is traditionally celebrated on the 9th of May. This patriotic holiday commemorates the victory of the USSR over the Nazi Germany. Every year in honour of this day in all cities across the country lots of cheerful parades and celebrations are held.
   Despite the fact that the holiday is celebrated in a flamboyant way, May 9 is a sad day for the majority of our population. Many people have lost their loved ones and close relatives during this ruthless war. From one hand everyone is happy that the country wasn’t occupied by the fascist invaders, from the other hand everyone grieves over their loss. On this day we are grateful to our saviors, to those who sacrificed their lives for us. That’s why we try to celebrate this day with honours. Some part of younger generation doesn’t understand the importance of this event, which I think is disrespectful.
   In my opinion, the Victory Day is one of the greatest holidays during the year. Some of my ancestors also took part in the Great Patriotic War of 1945, and I’m proud of them.
   
   Перевод
   Одним из самых знаменательных государственных праздников в моей стране является День Победы. Его традиционно празднуют 9-го мая. Этот патриотический праздник чтит память победы Советского Союза над нацистской Германией. Ежегодно, в честь этого дня, во всех городах на территории страны, проводится множество весёлых парадов и празднеств.
   Несмотря на то, что этот праздник празднуется очень помпезно, 9 мая является грустным днём для большей части нашего населения. Многие потеряли своих любимых людей и близких родственников во время этой безжалостной войны. С одной стороны, все счастливы, что страна не была оккупирована фашистскими захватчиками, с другой стороны, все скорбят о своей потере. В этот день, мы благодарны своим спасителям, людям, которые пожертвовали свои жизни ради нас. По этой причине, мы стараемся праздновать этот день с почестями. Какая-то часть молодого поколения не понимает важности этого события, и я считаю это неуважительным.
   На мой взгляд, День Победы, это один из важнейших праздников в году. Некоторые мои предки также участвовали в Великой Отечественной войне 1945-го года, и я ими горжусь.

5. My family respects and likes different holidays. We celebrate them all together and sometime invite other family members and friends.
   But there are some holidays that we don’t celebrate, but speak about history and respect that tradition. Well I mean Victory Day. I think it’s a great and important holiday, that every person has to respect.
   We celebrate Victory Day in May 9. This is the day when the Great Patriotic War was finished. Our people fought a lot and suffered too much. We didn’t expect the beginning of that war, but German soldiers attacked us. My grandparents and my great grandparents were protecting our country as much as they could, but many our relatives died. We have a photo album with some pictures of that time and keep this memories.
   At school we speak a lot about the Great Patriotic War and organize concerts on Victory Day. We invite some veterans and give them presents.
   In the evening I go to the center with all my family. Victory Day is a day off, so people can go out and enjoy this time. We have a great concert on that day, street market and huge fireworks. Everyone enjoys this holiday, because we don’t really know what tragedy had happened in past. We read a lot about it, we watch movies, listen to the stories but can not even imagine what the war is.
   I always say a lot of thanks to my grandparents and all veterans who protected our country. They sacrificed themself to give us future that we have now. And we must remember it forever.

   День Победы

   Моя семья уважает и любит разные праздники. Мы празднуем их все вместе, иногда приглашаем родственников и друзей семьи. Но есть праздники, которые мы не отмечаем, а скорее, вспоминаем и относимся с почтением к традициям. Я говорю о дне Победы. Я считаю его важным и великим днём, который должен уважать каждый человек. Мы отмечаем День Победы 9 мая. Это тот самый день, когда закончилась Великая Отечественная война. Наши люди сражались и страдали много. Мы не ожидали начала войны и солдаты напали на нас. Мои дедушки и бабушки защищали нашу страну, как могли и многие погибли в те годы. У нас есть альбом с фотографиями тех времён и мы бережно храним их.
   В школе мы много говорим о Великой Отечественной войне и устраиваем концерт посвящённый дню Победы. Мы приглашаем ветеранов и дарим им подарки.
   Вечером мы идём на центр города всей семьёй. В День Победы у всех выходной, поэтому, люди выходят на прогулку и наслаждаются этим временем. В центре города проходит концерт, ярмарка и запускаются фейерверки. Каждый наслаждается этим праздником, потому что не знаем, какая большая трагедия произошла в прошлом. Мы много читаем об этом, смотрим фильмы, слушаем истории, но даже не представляем, что такое война на самом деле.
   Я всегда благодарю своих дедушку и бабушку и всех ветеранов, которые защищали нашу страну. Они жертвовали собой, чтобы дать нам будущее, которое мы имеем. А мы должны помнить это всегда.

7. For me it’s a great honor to celebrate May 9 every year. Victory Day is one of the most important holidays in our family. The parents of my dad remember Great Patriotic War and the parents of my grandparents were fighting and very active participated in the war. My granny says we lost many relatives and friends of the family during the war. So since we won my family is always celebrating Victory Day.
   At school we also have a great program. During the week we speak about war and Victory, invite veterans, give them some presents and have a nice concert at school.
   At home we watch movies about the war. I am very happy that my family touch me respect veterans and that times.
   We have a big photo album with very old pictures at home. But this is a story of my family and I want to take care about those memories. Few times my teacher asked me to bring album to school because there we have lots of pictures.
   Sometimes I like to sit with my granny and watch them. She tells me about her memories, how hard was that time, that she was hungry often. I want to cry when I listen to her. And I am so much happy that she is alive and can share her memories with me and my brother.
   I think we must always remember and respect this day. Many years ago people didn’t sleep, didn’t eat and fought for us. Today we can see this beautiful sky, towns, shops, happy families and people around. I really appreciate everything what they had done for us.
   I can tell hundred stories that my grams had shared to me. But all of them are truth. Now I know that was awful time for everyone: for men, women, children. And after so many years we must do everything to safe this beauty and piece around us.

   9 мая

   Для меня огромная честь праздновать 9 мая каждый год. День Победы – один из важнейших праздников для моей семьи. Родители моего отца помнят Великую Отечественную Войну, а родители моих дедушки и бабушки воевали и очень активно участвовали в войне. Бабушка говорит, что мы потеряли очень много родственников и друзей в те далекие годы. И с тех пор, как мы победили, наша семья каждый год празднует День Победы.
   В школе у нас тоже предусмотрена определенная программа. Целую неделю накануне праздника мы говорим о войне и победе, приглашаем ветеранов, дарим им подарки и организуем замечательный концерт с участием учеников. Дома мы смотрим фильмы о войне. Я безумно рада, что родители научили меня уважать ветеранов и те далёкие военные годы.
   Дома у нас есть большой альбом с очень старыми фотографиями. А это уже история моей семьи и я хочу уберечь каждое воспоминание. Несколько раз мой учитель даже просил принести альбом в школу, потому что там множество интересных фото.
   Иногда мне нравится сесть с бабушкой и разглядывать наш семейный фотоальбом. Она рассказывает о своих воспоминаниях, как сложно было жить в те времена и как часто приходилось голодать. Мне часто хочется плакать, когда я слушаю бабушку. И я так счастлива, что она до сих пор жива и делится со мной и моим братом теми воспоминаниями. Я уверена, что мы обязаны помнить и уважать те страшные годы. Много лет назад люди голодали, не спали и воевали за нас. Сегодня мы можем видеть красивое небо над головой, города, магазины, множествосчастливых семей и людей вокруг. Я очень ценю тех людей и их отвагу, ведь они столько сделали для нас.
   Я могу рассказать сотню историй, которыми поделилась бабуля. И все они- чистая правда. И только сейчас я понимаю, насколько сложным было то время для каждого: для мужчин, женщин и детей. И после всего я уверена, что мы должны сделать все возможное, чтобы сберечь эту красоту и мир вокруг нас.

9. Where is my sun, where is  my home?
   I’m a stone and dark…
   Everyday`s death, and death go on,
   When you say: “My life, goodbye!”
   War of the world is long, so long.
   Death is the most force word.
   Life and death – all is in the one,
   I don’t know when it be gone.
   Russia is rich in different traditions. There are dates and events in our country that are memorable to all Russian people. Victory Day is the greatest holiday in our country. It marks the Victory of our country in World War II, the Victory of the Russian troops over the Nazi invaders.
   The main celebration is held in Moscow. In Moscow at Poklonnaya Hill was recently constructed the Memorial Complex to commemorate the Victory of our people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
   The Victory Parade to celebrate the defeat of Hitler Germany was held on here on June 24, 1945 to the roll of drums, soldiers threw down 2 hundred enemy standards in front of the Mausoleum.
   The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is a simple and dignified memorial to the soldiers who died for the country in World War II. It is here that all delegations lay wreaths. You will see the eternal flame burning at the Tomb and sometimes you
   can watch guardsmen here.
   In all the towns are decorations, flags and slogans in the streets, in the shop windows and on the front of large buildings. On Victory Day morning there are meetings and demonstrations of the veterans who fought in the Great Patriotic War. On that day there usually is military parade in all big cities of our country. There are a lot of people in the streets and squares. They are all celebrating their holiday. People put flowers at the tombs of the soldiers, who were killed during the war.  They lay flowers to those who did not live to see the Victory. War veterans tell the children about the war and how they fought for Victory. In the evening there is usually a holiday salute and a minute of silence to remember all those who did not come back from the Great Patriotic War.
   Russian people are open-hearted, hospitable and friendly. Love for freedom has been a national character of our people. When Russia was attacked by the enemy the Russian people rose up in defence of their Motherland.
   No enemy has been able to conquer our country!
   There are more than 13 “hero-cities” in Russia because they fought so heroically during the war. The great sacrifices which people of these cities and towns made for the freedom and independence of our country, the countless hardships they went through during the war, the selfless efforts in the rear and at the front were not in vain.
   Volgograd is a legendary city, because here in 1943 the Soviet Army won the great and glorious victory over the fascists. The symbol of Volgograd is the  Mamaev Hill. It was the centre of fighting during the heroic defence of Stalingrad. The centre of Volgograd is the Square of the Fallen Heroes. In the middle of it there is a granite obelisk at the foot of it you can see the Eternal Flame.
   I live in a small village Markuchi. It is my Motherland and I love my native place very much. I consider that I am very patriotic and my tiny village is the best place in the world! There is a monument for the Fallen Soldiers in the centre of our village. Every year our inhabitants celebrate the Victory Day. It’s a pity, but there are no war veterans in our village already but we have 5 toilers of the rear.
   Many old residents were children during the war, and their life was very difficult. We celebrate all of them, invite them to school on the holiday concert. Young people must not forget  the  heroes, they must be ready to defend their country against all enemies.
   The civilization was not crushed by the World War II and the ruins provided the stimulus to build a way of life again. The people felt free to reinvent themselves.
   I appeal to all who hold dear cause of peace:
   “Let us stop those who are trying to push the world into an abyss!
   Let our voice sound as loud as never before!”
   MAY THERE ALWAYS BE SUNSHINE!
   MAY THERE ALWAYS BE BLUE SKY!
   MAY THERE ALWAYS BE MUMMI!
   MAY THERE ALWAYS BE ME!

11. Oneof the most remarkable public events in my country is the Victory Day.It is traditionally celebrated on the 9th of May. This patriotic holidaycommemorates the victory of the USSR over the Nazi Germany. Every yearin honour of this day in all cities across the country lots of cheerfulparades and celebrations are held. Despite the fact that the holiday iscelebrated in a flamboyant way, May 9 is a sad day for the majority ofour population. Many people have lost their loved ones and closerelatives during this ruthless war. From one hand everyone is happy thatthe country wasn’t occupied by the fascist invaders, from the otherhand everyone grieves over their loss. On this day we are grateful toour saviors, to those who sacrificed their lives for us. That’s why wetry to celebrate this day with honours. Some part of younger generationdoesn’t understand the importance of this event, which I think isdisrespectful. In my opinion, the Victory Day is one of the greatestholidays during the year. Some of my ancestors also took part in theGreat Patriotic War of 1945, and I’m proud of them.
    Одним из самых знаменательных государственныхпраздников в моей стране является День Победы. Его традиционно празднуют9-го мая. Этот патриотический праздник чтит память победы СоветскогоСоюза над нацистской Германией. Ежегодно, в честь этого дня, во всехгородах на территории страны, проводится множество весёлых парадов ипразднеств. Несмотря на то, что этот праздник празднуется оченьпомпезно, 9 мая является грустным днём для большей части нашегонаселения. Многие потеряли своих любимых людей и близких родственниковво время этой безжалостной войны. С одной стороны, все счастливы, чтострана не была оккупирована фашистскими захватчиками, с другой стороны,все скорбят о своей потере. В этот день, мы благодарны своим спасителям,людям, которые пожертвовали свои жизни ради нас. По этой причине, мыстараемся праздновать этот день с почестями. Какая-то часть молодогопоколения не понимает важности этого события, и я считаю этонеуважительным. На мой взгляд, День Победы, это один из важнейшихпраздников в году. Некоторые мои предки также участвовали в ВеликойОтечественной войне 1945-го года, и я ими горжусь.

13. На английском языке. Victory Day
    One of the most remarkable public events in my country is the Victory Day. It is traditionally celebrated on the 9th of May. This patriotic holiday commemorates the victory of the USSR over the Nazi Germany. Every year in honour of this day in all cities across the country lots of cheerful parades and celebrations are held. Despite the fact that the holiday is celebrated in a flamboyant way, May 9 is a sad day for the majority of our population. Many people have lost their loved ones and close relatives during this ruthless war. From one hand everyone is happy that the country wasn’t occupied by the fascist invaders, from the other hand everyone grieves over their loss. On this day we are grateful to our saviors, to those who sacrificed their lives for us. That’s why we try to celebrate this day with honours. Some part of younger generation doesn’t understand the importance of this event, which I think is disrespectful. In my opinion, the Victory Day is one of the greatest holidays during the year. Some of my ancestors also took part in the Great Patriotic War of 1945, and I’m proud of them.
    Перевод на русский язык. День Победы
    Одним из самых знаменательных государственных праздников в моей стране является День Победы. Его традиционно празднуют 9-го мая. Этот патриотический праздник чтит память победы Советского Союза над нацистской Германией. Ежегодно, в честь этого дня, во всех городах на территории страны, проводится множество весёлых парадов и празднеств. Несмотря на то, что этот праздник празднуется очень помпезно, 9 мая является грустным днём для большей части нашего населения. Многие потеряли своих любимых людей и близких родственников во время этой безжалостной войны. С одной стороны, все счастливы, что страна не была оккупирована фашистскими захватчиками, с другой стороны, все скорбят о своей потере. В этот день, мы благодарны своим спасителям, людям, которые пожертвовали свои жизни ради нас. По этой причине, мы стараемся праздновать этот день с почестями. Какая-то часть молодого поколения не понимает важности этого события, и я считаю это неуважительным. На мой взгляд, День Победы, это один из важнейших праздников в году. Некоторые мои предки также участвовали в Великой Отечественной войне 1945-го года, и я ими горжусь.

15. May 9, 1945 entered the history of mankind as the day of the Great Victory over fascist Germany.
    During the war the Soviet people mobilized all the forces for the struggle against the enemy. The country lived in accordance with the appeal: ‘Everything for the front, everything for the victory’. Operations at the front were supported by the partisan movement.
    More than one million people took part in the partisan movement. The victorious march of the Soviet troops began in Stalingrad where in winter of 1942-1943 an enemy grouping was surrounded and destroyed. That was a crucial turning point in the war. In the summer of 1943 tank and armour divisions of the nazis were routed near Kursk.
    Then victorious battles on the Dnieper, in Byelorussia, Moldavia, Ukraine and the Baltic republics followed. In 1944 the Red Army reached the Soviet border in the west.
    
    Перевод
    9 мая 1945 года вошел в историю человечества как день Великой Победы над фашистской Германией.
    Во время войны Советский народ мобилизовал все силы для борьбы с врагом. Страна жила в соответствии с лозунгом: ” Все для фронта, все для победы”. Операции на фронте были поддержаны партизанским движением.
    Более одного миллиона человек приняли участие в партизанском движении. Победоносное шествие советских войск началось в Сталинграде, где зимой 1942-1943 группировка противника была окружена и разгромлена. Это был поворотный пункт в войне. Летом 1943 года танки и дивизии гитлеровцев были разгромлены под Курском.
    Позже последовали победа в битве на Днепре, в Беларуси, Молдавии, Украине и прибалтийских республиках. В 1944 году Красная Армия вышла на государственную границу СССР на западе.

17. 65 years have passed since the day of the Victory in the Great Patriotic war, but its echo till now doesn`t calm down in humans` souls. We haven`t the right to forget the horror of that war. We haven`t the right to forget those soldiers, who died for our bright future. We must remember everybody and everything. We must come down the memory about one of the most terrible war, which concerned every family, from father to son.
    This war has left its sign in my family too. My great-grandfather is Shvakin Michael lived in the village Rybinskie Budy of Kursk region. He was called to defend the native land in 1941. When he went to the front, he had had a son and two small daughters; one of them was my grandmother. He fought in the infantry under the command of marshal Rokossovski. His 16 years old son Leonid was called up in 1942. As fate has willed it they both took part in the liberation of the town Konigsberg, but didn`t meet. The father and the son went the whole Europe and met the Victory day in Berlin. They were wounded and treated in hospital there, but didn`t meet again. They took part in the liberation of Poland, Czechoslovakia, the cities and towns of Germany.
    My great-grandfather had many battle rewards. They are our family`s relic now.
    So, I think Victory day was and must remain the lightest holiday. Our forefathers give us the opportunity to live under the peaceful sky now and we mustn`t forget about that. I`m proud of my great-grandfather. Thanks his and other simple soldiers daily feat of arms fascism was defeated!
    We bow our thanks the simple soldier, but the real hero!
    
    Перевод:
    
    Прошло уже 65 лет со дня Победы в Великой Отечественной войне, но ее эхо до сих пор не затихает в людских душах. Мы не имеем права забыть ужасы этой войны. Мы не имеем права забыть тех солдат, которые погибли ради того, чтобы мы сейчас жили. Мы обязаны всё помнить… Мы должны память о самой страшной войне, которая коснулась каждой семьи, передавать из поколения в поколение…
    Эта война оставила след и в моей семье. Мой прадедушка, Швакин Михаил Васильевич, живший в селе Рыбинские Буды Курской области, был призван защищать свою родину в 1941 году. Когда он ушёл на фронт, у него остались сын и две малолетних дочери, одной из них была моя бабушка. Воевал он в пехоте под командованием маршала Рокоссовского. В 1942 году был призван в армию его 16-летний сын Леонид. Так распорядилась судьба, что они оба участвовали в освобождении города Кенигсберга, но так и не встретились. Отец и сын прошли всю Европу до самого Берлина. Во время боевых действий оба были ранены и лечились в госпитале, но опять судьба развела их. Участвовали в освобождении Польши, Чехословакии, городов Германии. У прадеда было много боевых наград. Сейчас они – наша семейная реликвия.
    День Победы был, есть и должен оставаться самым светлым праздником. Ведь те, кто заплатил за него своей жизнью, дали нам возможность жить под мирным небом, и мы обязаны помнить об этом. Я горжусь своим прадедушкой, благодаря его и сотням других солдат ежедневному подвигу был побеждён фашизм!
    Низко кланяемся тебе простой солдат – настоящий герой!
    Авдеева Екатерина

19. One of the most remarkable public events in my country is the Victory Day. It is traditionally celebrated on the 9th of May. This patriotic holiday commemorates the victory of the USSR over the Nazi Germany. Every year in honour of this day in all cities across the country lots of cheerful parades and celebrations are held. Despite the fact that the holiday is celebrated in a flamboyant way, May 9 is a sad day for the majority of our population. Many people have lost their loved ones and close relatives during this ruthless war. From one hand everyone is happy that the country wasn’t occupied by the fascist invaders, from the other hand everyone grieves over their loss. On this day we are grateful to our saviors, to those who sacrificed their lives for us. That’s why we try to celebrate this day with honours. Some part of younger generation doesn’t understand the importance of this event, which I think is disrespectful. In my opinion, the Victory Day is one of the greatest holidays during the year. Some of my ancestors also took part in the Great Patriotic War of 1945, and I’m proud of them.
    ним из самых знаменательных государственных праздников в моей стране является День Победы. Его традиционно празднуют 9-го мая. Этот патриотический праздник чтит память победы Советского Союза над нацистской Германией. Ежегодно, в честь этого дня, во всех городах на территории страны, проводится множество весёлых парадов и празднеств. Несмотря на то, что этот праздник празднуется очень помпезно, 9 мая является грустным днём для большей части нашего населения. Многие потеряли своих любимых людей и близких родственников во время этой безжалостной войны. С одной стороны, все счастливы, что страна не была оккупирована фашистскими захватчиками, с другой стороны, все скорбят о своей потере. В этот день, мы благодарны своим спасителям, людям, которые пожертвовали свои жизни ради нас. По этой причине, мы стараемся праздновать этот день с почестями. Какая-то часть молодого поколения не понимает важности этого события, и я считаю это неуважительным. На мой взгляд, День Победы, это один из важнейших праздников в году. Некоторые мои предки также участвовали в Великой Отечественной войне 1945-го года, и я ими горжусь.

21. Where is my sun, where is  my home?I’m a stone and dark…
    Everyday`s death, and death go on,
    When you say: “My life, goodbye!”
    War of the world is long, so long.
    Death is the most force word.
    Life and death – all is in the one,
    I don’t know when it be gone.Russia is rich in different traditions. There are dates and events in our country that are memorable to all Russian people. Victory Day is the greatest holiday in our country. It marks the Victory of our country in World War II, the Victory of the Russian troops over the Nazi invaders. The main celebration is held in Moscow. In Moscow at Poklonnaya Hill was recently constructed the Memorial Complex to commemorate the Victory of our people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.The Victory Parade to celebrate the defeat of Hitler Germany was held on here on June 24, 1945 to the roll of drums, soldiers threw down 2 hundred enemy standards in front of the Mausoleum.                                                                                                     The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is a simple and dignified memorial to the soldiers who died for the country in World War II. It is here that all delegations lay wreaths. You will see the eternal flame burning at the Tomb and sometimes youcan watch guardsmen here.               In all the towns are decorations, flags and slogans in the streets, in the shop windows and on the front of large buildings. On Victory Day morning there are meetings and demonstrations of the veterans who fought in the Great Patriotic War. On that day there usually is military parade in all big cities of our country. There are a lot of people in the streets and squares. They are all celebrating their holiday. People put flowers at the tombs of the soldiers, who were killed during the war.  They lay flowers to those who did not live to see the Victory. War veterans tell the children about the war and how they fought for Victory. In the evening there is usually a holiday salute and a minute of silence to remember all those who did not come back from the Great Patriotic War.  Russian people are open-hearted, hospitable and friendly. Love for freedom has been a national character of our people. When Russia was attacked by the enemy the Russian people rose up in defence of their Motherland. No enemy has been able to conquer our country!There are more than 13 “hero-cities” in Russia because they fought so heroically during the war. The great sacrifices which people of these cities and towns made for the freedom and independence of our country, the countless hardships they went through during the war, the selfless efforts in the rear and at the front were not in vain.                              Volgograd is a legendary city, because here in 1943 the Soviet Army won the great and glorious victory over the fascists. The symbol of Volgograd is the  Mamaev Hill. It was the centre of fighting during the heroic defence of Stalingrad. The centre of Volgograd is the Square of the Fallen Heroes. In the middle of it there is a granite obelisk at the foot of it you can see the Eternal Flame. I live in a small village Markuchi. It is my Motherland and I love my native place very much. I consider that I am very patriotic and my tiny village is the best place in the world! There is a monument for the Fallen Soldiers in the centre of our village. Every year our inhabitants celebrate the Victory Day. It’s a pity, but there are no war veterans in our village already but we have 5 toilers of the rear.Many old residents were children during the war, and their life was very difficult. We celebrate all of them, invite them to school on the holiday concert. Young people must not forget  the  heroes, they must be ready to defend their country against all enemies. The civilization was not crushed by the World War II and the ruins provided the stimulus to build a way of life again. The people felt free to reinvent themselves. I appeal to all who hold dear cause of peace:“Let us stop those who are trying to push the world into an abyss!Let our voice sound as loud as never before!”

23. На английском языке. May 9
    Everyone needs a rest after hard work and public holidays are simply perfect for that. There are several holidays in spring and one of them is May 9, known in Russia as Victory Day. Since its appearance this holiday has always been grandiosely celebrated. May 9th has a long history. Almost seventy years ago Germany surrendered to the Soviet Union. On this day the Great Patriotic Was in Russia came to an end. More than twenty-five million people died during four years. It goes without saying that the end of this fighting saved many more other lives. That’s why this day is so important for the nation. It is especially cherished by the war veterans. Some of them are still alive. Although they are rather old nowadays, they still eagerly participate in all celebratory events connected with the Victory Day. On this day adults don’t work and children can skip the school. In many large cities local authorities organize military parades and fireworks. Veterans are highly regarded on this day. Younger generation prepares all sorts of performances for them, gives them flowers, postcards and lots of attention. Sometimes they receive honors and valuable presents from the mayor of the city. One of the symbols of this holiday is the Ribbon of Saint George. You can see people in street wearing it. It’s featured even on the cars. Traditionally, concerts and other events are held in the central square or park. Those, who stay at home, watch old Soviet films about the Great Patriotic Wars. Thus, they commemorate soldiers who lost their lives in that cruel war. Those, who bravely fought but survived, were all given Red Star medals.
    Перевод на русский язык. 9 мая
    Любому человеку нужен отдых после напряженной работы и праздничные дни просто идеально подходят для этого. Весной есть несколько праздников и один из них 9 мая, известный в России как День Победы. С момента своего появления этот праздник всегда праздновался с размахом. У 9 мая давняя история. Почти семьдесят лет назад Германия капитулировала перед Советским Союзом. В этот день Великая Отечественная в России подошла к концу. Более двадцати пяти миллионов человек погибли за четыре года. Само собой разумеется, что окончание этой борьбы спасло множество других жизней. Вот почему этот день так важен для страны. Им особенно дорожат ветераны войны. Некоторые из них до сих пор живы. Хотя они довольно старые в настоящее время, они охотно участвуют во всех праздничных мероприятиях, связанных с празднованием Дня Победы. В этот день взрослые не работают, а дети могут пропустить школу. Во многих крупных городах местные власти организовывают военные парады и фейерверки. Ветеранам уделяется особое внимание в этот день. Молодое поколение готовит всяческие выступления для них, дарит им цветы, открытки и уйму внимания. Иногда они получают почетные награды и ценные подарки от мэра города. Одним из символов этого праздника является Георгиевская лента. Ее можно увидеть на людях в этот день. И даже на автомобилях она фигурирует. Традиционно, концерты и другие мероприятия проводятся на центральной площади или в парке. Те, кто остается дома, смотрят старые советские фильмы о Великой Отечественной войне. Таким образом, они чтят память солдат, которые погибли в этой жестокой войне. Те, кто храбро сражались, но выжили, были все награждены орденами Красной Звезды.

25. 65 years have passed since the day of the Victory in the Great Patriotic war, but its echo till now doesn`t calm down in humans` souls. We haven`t the right to forget the horror of that war. We haven`t the right to forget those soldiers, who died for our bright future. We must remember everybody and everything. We must come down the memory about one of the most terrible war, which concerned every family, from father to son.
    This war has left its sign in my family too. My great-grandfather is Shvakin Michael lived in the village Rybinskie Budy of Kursk region. He was called to defend the native land in 1941. When he went to the front, he had had a son and two small daughters; one of them was my grandmother. He fought in the infantry under the command of marshal Rokossovski. His 16 years old son Leonid was called up in 1942. As fate has willed it they both took part in the liberation of the town Konigsberg, but didn`t meet. The father and the son went the whole Europe and met the Victory day in Berlin. They were wounded and treated in hospital there, but didn`t meet again. They took part in the liberation of Poland, Czechoslovakia, the cities and towns of Germany.
    My great-grandfather had many battle rewards. They are our family`s relic now.
    So, I think Victory day was and must remain the lightest holiday. Our forefathers give us the opportunity to live under the peaceful sky now and we mustn`t forget about that. I`m proud of my great-grandfather. Thanks his and other simple soldiers daily feat of arms fascism was defeated!
    We bow our thanks the simple soldier, but the real hero!