May 9, Victory Day is one of the most important public holidays in Russia. It is also a great holiday for all the countries which fought against fascism in the Second World War. On May 9, 1945 the Great Patriotic War ended. It was the most terrible war in the history of mankind.

Our victory was a great milestone in the history of mankind. It revealed the greatness of our homeland and produced wonderful examples of selflessness and heroism

Not to forget the past means not to forget people. Names that enter history remain with us forever. Our memory is the best reward to the living and the fallen. We should never forget all those who gave their lives for our Motherland.