Russia Victory day parade rehearsal

A rehearsal for Thursday’s Victory Day military parade has been held in Moscow. Victory Day commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory in World War Two.

It is one of the most important holidays in Russia. The administration of Russian President Vladimir Putin has held military parades across the country on Victory Day to boost patriotism and bring people together. Russia’s Defense Ministry said more than 9,000 soldiers and over 70 items of weaponry and equipment will take part in Thursday’s parade.