Over the past decades, in sociological surveys in Russia, the victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) has always been considered the event that made Russian people most proud in the contemporary historical period. grand.
The Soviet Union suffered heavy losses in the Great Patriotic War
Under the Soviet Union, the Victory Day celebration held on May 9 was not only to commemorate the generation of our ancestors who fought and defeated the Nazis, but also to unite people of all ages. social class. According to social survey activities in Russia, 1 in 6 Russians has attended a Victory Day celebration at least once in their life.
The highlight of Victory Day in Russia is the military parade with the participation of thousands of soldiers and modern military equipment and the appearance of President Vladimir Putin and many other country leaders. This makes a difference when both the US and the West do not regularly have large military parades to commemorate the end of World War II.
It is the loss and pain in the Great Patriotic War that has made the celebration of Victory Day a traditional and important activity of both the former Soviet Union and today’s Russia. Photo: Rian
One of the most symbolic images of Victory Day is the carnations given to veterans who participated in the Great Patriotic War and many other notable activities.
For many different reasons, under the Soviet Union, Victory Day celebrations were often held much more modestly than in later Russia. After the large-scale military parade held on June 24, 1945 on Red Square, the Soviet Union did not organize any commemorative military parade activities for the next 20 years.
Historian Denis Babichenko assessed that there are many historical issues related to the people participating in the Great Patriotic War. That’s why it wasn’t until 1965 that Victory Day was recognized as an important holiday in the Soviet Union.
Under leader Leonid Brezhnev, Victory Day became a state holiday. However, large military parades are only held in even-numbered years. The last Victory Day parade under the Soviet Union was held in 1990. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, this activity was interrupted until 1995, when Russia resumed the parade and transformed it become an annual event.
The annual Victory Day parade is deeply ingrained in the minds of the Russian people, reminding them of the nation’s heroic history of defeating fascism. Photo: Rian
The event helps unite the Russian people
Historian Dmitri Andreev commented that annual Victory Day commemorations, including military parades, play an important role in modern Russian history. It is considered the “glue” of Russian spirit and character in a specific event in history.
“Victory Day and its commemorative activities create cohesion and harmony among the peoples of the Russian Federation,” said historian Dmitri Andreev.
All activities such as military parades, fireworks displays, Immortal Legion parades… carry a profound meaning of solidarity and remembrance of the nation’s glorious past. The Russian government has always kept Victory Day as a symbol and identity of modern Russia, the country inheriting the legacy of the Soviet Union.
Surveys by the Levada Center for Sociological Investigations have proven that, although there are some opinions opposing Victory Day commemorations, the majority of Russians (about 96%) support the preservation of Victory Day. keep this tradition and continue to organize annual military parade activities.
Every Russian person knows about Victory Day and sees it as an activity that helps connect and unite the nation. Photo: Lenta
Many modern Russians are accustomed to having an annual Victory Day parade and hope it continues for generations to come. Ms. Yulia Kovaleva, residing in Moscow, shared: “Ever since I was a child, my parents took me to watch the annual military parades. It was wonderful to witness soldiers in strong uniforms, as well as the presence of modern military equipment. When I hear the chant “Ura”, I feel proud and protected, it is a good tradition and should be maintained.”
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