From 9-10 May 2015, Russia will commemorate the 70th World War II Anniversary in Moscow. The commemoration will include its annual Victory Day Parade in Moscow’s Red Square as well as the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin wall.
On 9 May, Russia will conduct a military parade with 16,000 soldiers, 200 armoured vehicles and 150 planes and helicopters. Army regiments from India, China and nine other states, will take part in the parade.
On May 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be accompanied by world leaders in laying a wreath.
30 heads of state, prime ministers, and leaders of international organizations are expected to participate in the event. India will be represented on both days with the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee and Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha, along with heads of several Indian education institutions.
The Victory Day celebration of 9 May marks the victory of Allied Powers against Germany in the Eastern Front, led by the former USSR. The military parade is held to symbolise the country’s victory in the war. The May 10 event would be to mark the unconditional German surrender on all fronts on May 8.