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Victory Day in Russia
Words:
To culminate in – завершаться
To showcase – показывать, демонстрировать
Red carnations – красные гвоздики; цвет гвоздики, красный цвет
A decree – указ, постановление, приказ
Mourning – печаль, горе, скорбь, траур
Remembrance – память, воспоминание
Distinction – награда
Many Russians celebrate Victory Day on May 9. On this day, TV networks
broadcast World War IIinspired films, younger generations honor veterans, and
the festivities culminate in a military parade at Moscow’s Red Square.
What Do People Do?
Many people attend a local military parade and 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 is to give flowers, usually red carnations, to veterans in the street
and to lay wreaths at the war memorial sites. Neighborhood schools may host a
program prepared by the students, featuring wartime songs and poetry.
At home, families gather around a festive table to honor surviving witnesses of
World War II and remember those who passed away. They may also watch a
favorite Soviet film based on the events of World War II, which is also known as
the Great Patriotic War. These films are repeated each year but the audience seems
to never grow tired of them. 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.
Background
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. Interestingly, until its 20th anniversary (May
9, 1965), Victory Day was not a major holiday, unlike, for instance, May 1, and
was considered a work day. Apart from the anniversaries in 1965 and 1985,
Victory Day celebrations in the Soviet Union did not feature a military parade.
This tradition started in 1995.
Common symbols of Victory Day in Russia are:
Symbols
St. George ribbon – people wear this blackandyellow ribbon on their
clothes or tie it to car antennas as a sign of respect and remembrance.
Red carnations – blood red is the color of the Soviet flag under which the
veterans had fought. Laying an even number of red carnations at war memorial
sites signifies mourning and remembrance.
Red Star medal – a military distinction for bravery.
The St George ribbon, red carnations and the Red Star medal are seen on Victory
Day.
Victory Day in Russia
Victory Day in Russia
Victory Day in Russia
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