Published on: 2026-05-09
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Moscow, May 9 /Xin Hua/ — Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War against German fascism is celebrated in Moscow with a military parade. The city is adorned with tricolors, St. George ribbons, and portraits of heroes of the Second World War. Songs from the war years are heard in the square and in the park. Many people on the streets today feel a special unity. They are united by a feeling of gratitude for the feat of their fathers and grandfathers and the memory of the great and tragic history of the 20th century.
Correspondents of Sina approached a young woman with her daughter after the military parade on Red Square. Her name is Elena, and her daughter is Maria. “Wonderful mood! We specially came with my daughter to watch the celebrations. Very beautiful, very festive! My grandfathers participated in the war; this great victory belongs to all of us,” said Elena.
“I love this holiday on May 9th. The feeling of pride for my country. I am proud of my ancestors who did everything possible to defeat fascism, so that today we could celebrate this holiday,” shared his thoughts Denis Stepanov, Colonel of the Russian Guard — “very glad that I managed to see the military parade with my own eyes.”
“I have been on Red Square for the second time on the anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War. This year it is so solemn — to tears. It is so important to feel yourself as a small part of one big country. You are proud that you are a citizen of Russia,” shared her feelings Elena Dzharymova. She came to Moscow from Adygea.
After the parade, people disperse around the city — some go to war memorials, some to parks, and some to concerts. The focal point becomes Poklonnaya Hill — concerts are held here, field kitchens operate, and people lay flowers at the Eternal Flame. Many people are at Taganskaya Square.
A young woman introduced herself as Alla: “Victory will always be ours. It will be hard, difficult. But we will stand firm. There is a saying: ‘One is not a warrior on the field.’ Do you know its continuation? ‘And if you speak Russian, then even one on the field is a warrior.’ So everything will be fine,” Alla laughs.
Vasily Uryavin agrees with her. He has been retired for several years and came to visit his daughter. “This is a big, great holiday, even for those who were born long after the war. Both of my grandfathers fought. My wife’s father also fought—he was a front-line soldier. Two great peoples—the Russian and Chinese—must definitely be friends.”
The day is gradually coming to an end. There are still many people on the street: some are walking with their family, others are meeting with friends.
Valentina Bondarenko celebrates the holiday with her daughter: “Victory will be ours! The truth is, it’s ours. Because we are for the motherland, for the native land, for memory, for honor, for the fatherland, for the sacredness of historical memory. All this guarantees us the future. This is the guarantee of a peaceful sky over our heads for many years ahead,” she says.
In the evening, Moscow lit up with festive illumination. On the big screen in the center, the chronicle of 1945 and greetings from all over the country were broadcast. The day ended with a festive fireworks display. People applauded, hugged, and wished each other peace. Pride, gratitude, and a promise to remember shone in their eyes.
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