INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Millions of Russians across the country joined in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II on
Mobile internet shutdowns were recorded in at least 31 Russian regions since Thursday evening, and spectators had to pass through metal
Immortal Regiment processions, which were held in 57 regions of the country with tens of thousands of participants in each, were also joined
out of a grassroots movement, the Immortal Regiment was first held in the Siberian city of Tomsk in 2012
Originally, the procession was meant to allow descendants of deceased veterans to connect with their family history by symbolically marching
spotted marching alongside those commemorating relatives who fought against Nazi Germany in the republics of Buryatia, Tyva and Sakha
also spotted in Immortal Regiment processions, often sporting military uniforms and medals and carrying portraits of relatives who fought in
World War II.In some regions, authorities installed booths where men attending Victory Day celebrations could sign a contract with the
is to preserve peace and not allow fascism to raise its head again
against fascism has united all Russians around our national leader, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Eleven of the bravest sons of Yakutia were awarded the title of Hero of Russia and thousands were awarded [other] high state awards [for
World War II and at least 1,140 men in the war in Ukraine
small city of just over 300,000 people, held at least 130 different events planned to mark Victory Day
uniforms, as well as an Orthodox religious procession.And on Thursday, Sakha-based diamond mining giant Alrosa announced that it would name
[made up of] people who think, so the messages we get about Victory Day celebrations are all one-sided, with people claiming that they
