Russia marks 74th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with tanks, military parade
Thousands of troops march across the Red Square
Thousands of troops marched past Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials at Moscow's Red Square as columns of tanks trundled across Red Square in a display of military might to mark Russia's World War-II victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
Russian President Vladimir Putin at Victory Day parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets veterans prior to the Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow.
Russian Defence Minister at Victory Day parade
Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and victory parade commander colonel general Oleg Salyukov salute soldiers as they drive along Red Square during the Victory Day military parade.
Tanks and trucks carrying missile systems
Moscow residents and tourists gathered in the Russian capital to witness tanks and trucks carrying missile systems pass through city centre during the Victory Day parade.
Russia's military might
Self-propelled howitzers, new T-14 Armata tanks, S-400 missile systems and many more was on display as Russia presented its military might.
Celebration of defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945
Although Germany had surrendered on May 8th, 1945 after losing the war, the defeat of Nazi Germany in Europe is celebrated elsewhere a day earlier on May 8, however, it is celebrated on May 9th in Russia due to the time difference between Moscow and other European capitals.
Army, jets, helicopters take part in Victory Day parade
According to the Russian Defence Ministry over 130 military vehicles, thirteen thousand military servicemen and 74 jets and helicopters took part in the military event at Red Square marking the Victory Day.
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