Russia's extravagant preparation for its annual victory day parade has been pictured in Moscow's Red Square on Friday ahead of the 76th anniversary Nazi Germany's surrender and the end of the Second World War. Pictured: Servicewomen march in formation during a dress rehearsal of a Victory Day military parade marking the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in Moscow's Red Square, May 7, 2021
* A huge dress rehearsal has been held in Moscow's Red Square and elsewhere in the country ahead of May 9
* The parade is for the Soviet Union's 76th anniversary of it victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War
* Russia celebrates victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, the day after most countries in Western Europe
* Every year, the Russian president gives a speech, and it is one of the most watched global events of the year
Preparation for Russia's extravagant annual victory day parade have been held in Moscow's Red Square on Friday ahead of the 76th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender and the end of the Second World War.
The huge celebration is held every year on May 9, a day after Western Europe celebrates VE Day on May 8 due to the time difference between Russia and other Soviet Bloc countries, and Central European Time.
Thousands of glamorous soldiers have been pictured during a dress rehearsal for Sunday's event, which will see the military demonstrate its might in Moscow's Red Square in front of the Kremlin and President Vladimir Putin.
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WNU Editor: It has been a few years since I saw my last Victory Day parade. It is always a sight to see. And there is a contingent of Cossacks who are going to show up in the parade. Now that is going to be cool.
