May 9 is Victory Day of the Soviet People in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. It is a Day of Military Glory in Russia.
Victory Day is a national holiday in the Russian Federation, celebrated annually on May 9. Victory Day was first established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on May 8, 1945, to commemorate the victorious conclusion of the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people against the Nazi invaders and the historic victories of the Red Army, which culminated in the complete defeat of Nazi Germany. In the post-Soviet era, it was confirmed by Federal Law No. 32-FZ "On Days of Military Glory and Memorable Dates in Russia" dated March 13, 1995.
Victory in the last war is not only a historical date and a reminder of the price our people paid for peace and social progress. Victory Day also serves as a warning against the outbreak of a new world war, which could be the last for humanity.
