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VICTORY DAY was prepared by Mikhalenko L.P. 2015

HISTORY

• Victory Day — a holiday of a victory of the USSR over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. On May, 8th, 1945 act of unconditional surrender of Germany has been signed. On May, 9th it has been declared by the Victory Holiday in commemoration of victorious end of the Great Patriotic War.

• The Great Patriotic War is considered 1941-1945 the largest armed conflict in the history of mankind. On huge front which was stretched from Black to the seas Barentseva, from both parties battled about 12 million persons, it was applied from 5 to 20 thousand tanks and self-propelled artillery installations, from 150 to 320 thousand tools and mortars, from 7 to 19 thousand planes. And concentration of such big weight of a military technology the history of wars yet did not know such huge scope of operations .

• However, in spite of the fact that the holiday has been entered in 1945, since 1947 it long time actually was not marked and was the working day: for the first time it was widely celebrated in the USSR only 20 years later

What is the war ?

It’s death, pain, losts and tears. Broken lives, which will never see the sun, will never hug the children, will never feel the mother’s care; will never support their wives and husbands. This is the end, for them, for those who died. But not for us, for us this is a victory through tears. This is a victory day—a great day!!

Many Russians celebrate Victory Day on May 9. Victory Day marks Germany’s surrender to the Soviet Union 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 On this day, TV networks broadcast World War II-inspired films, younger generations honor veterans, and the festivities culminate in a military parade at Moscow’s Red Square .

What do people do?

Many people watch the fireworks at night on Victory Day. The biggest parade is in Moscow’s Red Square, showcasing Russia’s military forces. Most veterans wear their medals as they head to the parade or an event organized by a local veteran organization .

Another tradition

Another tradition is to give flowers, usually red carnations, to veterans in the street and to lay wreaths at the war memorial sites

Public Life

Victory Day is a national holiday in Russia. Public offices, schools and most businesses are closed for the celebrations . There may be changes in public transport routes due to parades and street performances .

Symbols

St. George ribbon

people wear this black-and-yellow ribbon on their clothes

Red carnations – blood red is the color of the Soviet flag under which the veterans had fought.

Red Star medal – a military distinction for bravery .

We must remember those soldiers, those brave people who stood up till death for their homes, their country and their believes .

They were not politicians, they were not thinking about anything except protecting their homes.

We must be grateful to those who put their lives on the altar of the USSR victory. We must keep their memory carefully and appreciate everything they did for us, as we are living

just because they are dead.

Victory day is a great day! This is the most important day in our country. It has been 70 years ago but we know and remember those who died for us, who gave us life and hope for the peace and love. Don’t forget those millions which are not with us, but in our hearts.

Congratulations to the veterans

and their ancestors on the Great Victory Day !