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Thousands of troops and dozens of military vehicles paraded across Moscow’s iconic Red Square on May 9 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of victory against the Nazi German invaders and their collaborators.

Military parades and other ceremonial events paying tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Soviet people have taken place in over 300 cities across Russia, with the centerpiece event kicking off in Moscow at 10am local time.

For over a decade now, Victory Day has also included a massive civilian march known as the Immortal Regiment, in which people carry portraits of their relatives who fought the Nazis. This …