10K views · 142 reactions | While May 8 is observed across much of Europe as a day of remembrance, marking the end of World War II on the continent, Russia celebrates. Celebrations begin days, even weeks before Victory Day on May 9, the date on which the country marks the defeat of Nazi Germany. | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | Facebook

27K views · 498 reactions | Victory Day celebrations were held in London to mark 80 years since World War II ended in Europe. | NBC News | Facebook

Captain Ibrahim Traoré Arrives in Russia Ahead of Victory Day Celebrations! | EFF Abroad

39K views · 570 reactions | Victory Day, observed on 16th December,...

2.7K reactions · 393 shares | See the history of the largest, most ambitious aerial offensive in history. Watch D-Day: Wings of Victory on CuriosityStream. | Curiosity Stream | Facebook

424K views · 3.1K reactions | In Russia, Victory Day is a big deal. The only decisive victory in recent Russian history is celebrated with more fanfare than any other state holiday, even though the victory in question was actually Soviet and occurred 78 years ago. Putin has always enjoyed throwing lavish military parades—but now, with Russia more militarized than ever, he’ll only have one foreign leader to keep him company on the big day. | Sunday Roast | Facebook