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Victory Day

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Elena Mushtaeva
Elena Mushtaeva

Victory Day is celebrated annually on May 9th in Russia to commemorate those who fought and died in World War II. People wear St. George ribbons and attend memorial services across the country to pay tribute to the millions of lives lost. In Moscow, wreaths are laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and old war veterans gather in parks. There are also military parades and fireworks displays to mark the end of the war. Schools hold events to share veterans' experiences with students and remind people of their national unity.

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By Roman Kalashnikov Teacher: M. Mushtaeva Class: 9A School: 913 Moscow, Russia
The meaning of Victory Day Victory Day is a National Holiday and a personal one. Every year before 9th May people all over Russia wear a George Ribbon. They do this to commemorate Victory Day. It is held each year on 9th May to remember the millions who died for their country or took part in the war in different ways. It officially marks the day when the war ended.
A Solemn Commemoration On 9th May people pay tribute to all those who gave their lives in the carnage. Wreaths and flowers are laid on graves and near the monuments. Old war veterans gather near the Bolshoi Theatre and in Gorky Park in Moscow.
Memorial services take place all over Russia. The President and top politicians lay flowers and stand in silence near the memorial The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier損. In the evening there is a one-minute silence. There is a parade and a huge fireworks display.
The Fame of Those Who Died Lives on There is a war museum in our school and a monument to T-34 in the school yard.
War Veterans and cadets from the Military University are invited to our school to share their experience with pupils. Children greet them with flowers and presents. Veterans really enjoy special concerts organized for them.
Such events remind the people of Russia of their unity as a nation, make them feel patriotic.
We, living people, have many rights. But we have no right to forget what our comrades did in the name of Victory, in the name of Motherland, in the name of life on Earth". Konstantin Simonov

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Victory Day

  • 1. By Roman Kalashnikov Teacher: M. Mushtaeva Class: 9A School: 913 Moscow, Russia
  • 2. The meaning of Victory Day Victory Day is a National Holiday and a personal one. Every year before 9th May people all over Russia wear a George Ribbon. They do this to commemorate Victory Day. It is held each year on 9th May to remember the millions who died for their country or took part in the war in different ways. It officially marks the day when the war ended.
  • 3. A Solemn Commemoration On 9th May people pay tribute to all those who gave their lives in the carnage. Wreaths and flowers are laid on graves and near the monuments. Old war veterans gather near the Bolshoi Theatre and in Gorky Park in Moscow.
  • 4. Memorial services take place all over Russia. The President and top politicians lay flowers and stand in silence near the memorial The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier損. In the evening there is a one-minute silence. There is a parade and a huge fireworks display.
  • 5. The Fame of Those Who Died Lives on There is a war museum in our school and a monument to T-34 in the school yard.
  • 6. War Veterans and cadets from the Military University are invited to our school to share their experience with pupils. Children greet them with flowers and presents. Veterans really enjoy special concerts organized for them.
  • 7. Such events remind the people of Russia of their unity as a nation, make them feel patriotic.
  • 8. We, living people, have many rights. But we have no right to forget what our comrades did in the name of Victory, in the name of Motherland, in the name of life on Earth". Konstantin Simonov