Exploring Moscow ahead of Russia's Victory Day parade(1/3)

A tourist walks past the Triumphal Arch on Kutuzovsky Avenue in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Tian Bing)

Victory Day on May 9 commemorates the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, representing one of Russia's most significant, deeply revered national holidays. A military parade marking the 81st anniversary of the victory will be held on Red Square on Saturday.

Photo taken on May 7, 2026 shows a street view of the Victory Park in Moscow. (Photo: China News Service/Tian Bing)

A group of children led by their teacher walk through Victory Park in Moscow to take part in commemorative activities, May 7, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Tian Bing)