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The 75th anniversary of the Great Victory In 2020 Russia celebrated the anniversary of one of the most important historic dates in modern history - the victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. These events cost many lives and left a deep imprint on history and people`s life. «The combined regiments of various fronts and fleets marched through Red Square. And everyone who fought for their homeland bravely, not sparing themselves, who returned with Victory, as well as millions of soldiers who remained forever on the battlefields invisibly, joined their firm measured march. » - Vladimir Putin's speech at the military parade marking the 75th anniversary of Great Victory.

If the COVID-19 pandemic had not started, the commemoration would have taken place. One of them is the military parade which is traditionally held on the Red Square. Owing to the pandemic the Russian government had to leave the idea of having a parade on the 9 of May and replaced it on the 24 of June which is the anniversary of the victory parade. The anniversary parade involved 15 thousand military personnel, 225 weapons and military equipment, as well as 150 aircraft. Moreover, armies of Armenia, Belorussia and 18 others were invited to take part in the parade.

Another planned event which was dedicated to this anniversary and was postponed is the opening of the Rzhev memorial to the soviet soldier. On the broken walls situated on both sides of the road leading to the monument, there are images and names of soldiers, those who were killed in action during the battle. The 25-meter tall bronze sculpture stands on top of a 10-meter mound and can be seen from miles away. The soldier is depicted solemnly with a gun in his hand. Despite the fact that the sculpture was completed in April due to the current coronavirus pandemic had not been officially unveiled.