Great Patriotic War (term)
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The Great Patriotic War is a term used in Russia and some other post-Soviet states to describe the Eastern Front of World War II, fought primarily between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany between 22
People in Saint Petersburg at the Immortal Regiment, carrying portraits of their ancestors who fought in the Great Patriotic War.
Soviet Armed Forces veteran pays tribute on Victory Day in 2014 in Minsk under the Soviet flag.
The victory banner shown during the 2019 Moscow Victory Day Parade.
2021 Moscow Victory Day Parade. Military parades and Soviet military symbolism play an important role in the 9 May celebrations across Russia.
Prague offensive
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The Prague offensive was the last major military operation of World War II in Europe. The offensive was fought on the Eastern Front from 6 May to 11 May 1945. Fought concurrently with the Prague upris
Great Patriotic War (term)
…and Nazi Germany between 22 June 1941 and 9 May 1945. For some legal purposes, this period may be extended to 11 May 1945 to include the end of the Prague offensive. The term "Patriotic War" refers to Russian resistance to the French invasion of Russia under Napoleon I, which became known as the "Patriotic War of…
Battle of the Dukla Pass monument
Rolling terrain of the Ore Mountains
Demarcation line between the Soviet and American armies, May 1945
Marshal Konev hailed as the Soviets enter Prague, 9 May 1945