2. The meaning of Victory Day
Victory Day is a National Holiday and a personal one.
Every year before 9th May people all over Russia wear a
George Ribbon. They do this to commemorate Victory Day.
It is held each year on 9th May to remember the millions who
died for their country or
took part in the war in
different ways.
It officially marks the
day when the war ended.
3. A Solemn Commemoration
On 9th May people pay tribute to all those who gave their lives
in the carnage.
Wreaths and flowers are laid on graves and near the
monuments.
Old war veterans gather near the Bolshoi Theatre
and in Gorky Park in Moscow.
4. Memorial services take place all over Russia.
The President and top politicians lay flowers
and stand in silence near the memorial “The
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier».
In the evening there is a one-minute silence.
There is a parade and a huge fireworks display.
5. The Fame of Those Who Died Lives on
There is a war museum in our school and a
monument to T-34 in the school yard.
6. War Veterans and cadets from the
Military University are invited to our
school to share their experience with pupils.
Children greet them with flowers and
presents. Veterans really enjoy special
concerts organized
for them.
7. Such events remind the people of
Russia of their unity as a nation, make
them feel patriotic.
8. “We, living people, have many rights.
But we have no right to forget what
our comrades did in the name of
Victory,
in the name of Motherland, in the
name of life on Earth".
Konstantin Simonov
