In the West their efforts are often forgotten, but Russia knows how to honor it’s war heroes. Every year a big military parade is held in Red Square, Moscow and smaller ceremonies are organised throughout the vast country to celebrate the anniversary of Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany, now 66 years ago.
Russian second World War veterans toast over a typical wartime meal served for them at the Central Museum of the Armed Forces in Moscow May 8, 2011. Russia will celebrate the 66th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin 
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