Russia’s WWII victory celebrations are muted this year as . . . It commemorates victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago in World War II and has in the past provided an opportunity for fanfare and national fervor as well as showcasing Russia's military might
Victory Day (9 May) - Wikipedia Victory Day in Russia has become a celebration in which popular culture plays a central role The 60th and 70th anniversaries of Victory Day in Russia (2005 and 2015) became the largest popular holidays since the collapse of the Soviet Union