Russia marks 80th anniversary of its WWII victory over Nazi forces

Addis Ababa, May 9, 2025 (FMC) — Russia celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Soviet triumph in the Great Patriotic War against Nazi forces in 1945. The day marking the triumph in the Great Patriotic War is one of Russia’s most revered holidays, according RT.

Military parades and other ceremonial events paying tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Soviet people are taking place across Russia, with the centerpiece event kicking off in Moscow at 10am local time.

Thousands of troops and dozens of military vehicles will parade across Moscow’s iconic Red Square on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany and its collaborators.

For over a decade, Victory Day has also featured a massive civilian march known as the Immortal Regiment, during which people carry portraits of their relatives who fought the Nazis. Dozens of Immortal Regiment marches have already taken place across the world over the past week – including in China, Africa, and Latin America – leading up to Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.

Several countries in the West have also marked the occasion, commemorating the end of WWII.