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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.
Many people ... a local military parade and watch the ... at night on Victory Day. The biggest parade is in Moscow’s Red Square, showcasing Russia’s ... forces. Most veterans wear their medals as they head to the parade and ... Regiment’s march organized by a local veteran organization.
Another tradition is to give flowers, usually red ... , to veterans in the street and to lay wreaths at the war ... sites. Neighborhood schools may host a program prepared by the students, featuring ... songs and poetry.
At home, families gather around a ... 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 ... War. These films are repeated each year but the audience seems to never grow tired of them.