Russia is celebrating on Sunday the 65th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, referred to as the Great Patriotic War in former Soviet states, with a grandiose military parade on Red Square.
The parade involves a procession of military personnel from all branches of the Russian Armed Forces, guest units from nine CIS countries, the United States, Great Britain, France and Poland, and a large military orchestra, followed by displays of military hardware and a flyover by combat aircraft.
Over 10,500 servicemen and more than 150 pieces of land-based military equipment are taking part in the Moscow parade.
A total of 165 combat aircraft will fly over Red Square, with some of them grouping to form the number 65.
MOSCOW, May 9 (RIA Novosti)
