Victory Parade on Red Square

Victory Parade on Red Square

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A military parade of troops dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War was held on Red Square in Moscow. More than 11,000 military personnel, 151 units of military equipment, and 69 aircraft and helicopters took part in the parade in honor of the 69th anniversary of the Great Victory. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a welcoming speech to the audience. The Victory Parade was hosted by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. You can see how the Victory Parade on Red Square took place in the photo selection.

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Victory Parade on Red Square

Victory Parade on Red Square

1. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev take part in the Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow May 9, 2014. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

Victory Parade on Red Square

2. Vladimir Putin speaks in front of St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square during the Victory Parade on May 9, 2014. (Photo: AFP)

Victory Parade on Red Square

3. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev participate in a military parade on Red Square in Moscow, marking the victory over Nazi Germany. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

4. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: AFP)

Victory Parade on Red Square

5. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

6. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

7. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

8. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

9. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

10. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: AFP)

Victory Parade on Red Square

11. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

12. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: AP Photo)

Victory Parade on Red Square

13. A government helicopter lands in the Kremlin before the start of the Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow, May 9, 2014. (Photo: AP Photo)

Victory Parade on Red Square

14. Volleys are fired from cannons at the Kremlin wall during the Victory Parade on Red Square, May 9, 2014. (Photo: AP Photo)

Victory Parade on Red Square

15. Russian Mi-28 helicopters fly over Red Square during the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, 2014. (Photo: AP Photo)

Victory Parade on Red Square

16. Russian helicopters fly over Red Square during the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9, 2014. (Photo: AP Photo / Denis Tyrin)

Victory Parade on Red Square

17. A sniper watches from the Kremlin wall during the Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow May 9, 2014. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

18. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

19. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

20. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: AFP)

Victory Parade on Red Square

21. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: AFP)

Victory Parade on Red Square

22. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during the Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow. (Photo: Reuters)

Victory Parade on Red Square

23. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Sefa Karacan/Getty Images)

Victory Parade on Red Square

24. Military aircraft fly over Red Square during the Victory Parade in Moscow, May 9, 2014. (Photo: Getty Images)

Victory Parade on Red Square

25. Military parade on Red Square in Moscow on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP / Getty Images)

Victory Parade on Red Square

26. Russian soldiers march during a military parade on Red Square in Moscow. (Photo: Yuri Kochetkov / EPA)

Victory Parade on Red Square

27. Soviet veterans sit outside the Bolshoi Theater during Victory Day celebrations in Moscow May 9, 2014. (Photo: Grigory Dukor/Reuters)

Keywords: May 9 | Red Square | Parade | Putin

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