Russian scale said 71-th anniversary of the Victory. On the streets at least 16 million Russians. And the most grandiose event was a March "Immortal regiment". The evening, of course, concerts, fireworks and light installations.

In Volgograd, several thousand people filled the square near the Museum-panorama the battle of Stalingrad. Three thousand warheads used for fun and fireworks in Stavropol. In Togliatti one after the other unfolded a colorful dome. And, of course, the Victory salute in Moscow.

Start artillery Symphony in honor of the great Victory is traditionally given these veterans that rise on Poklonnaya hill. 18 guns ZIS-3 times of the great Patriotic war. One of them still remained traces of German shrapnel. This year the military was given the seemingly modest 30 volleys. But they have about 10 thousand rounds of fireworks. For the first time fireworks were used lights around the perimeter. Light cannons installed on Poklonnaya hill. It was highlighted guns in the distant 1945 year, when the capital celebrated the Victory Day.

Fireworks was visible from all points of Moscow. Only 16 places for runs. In addition, Poklonnaya hill, the artillery volleys were given with the Luzhnetskaya embankment, the exhibition centre, Borisovsky ponds, Izmailovsky Park in Moscow, Tushino airfield, and of course hills. In addition to the salute to the Muscovites all day, evening and night to watch the performances of famous artists. In the Green theatre at VDNKH by Dmitry Hvorostovsky. The famous baritone, accompanied by song and dance ensemble of internal troops performed songs of the war years. After the official events in honor of Victory Day on the streets of the capital was empty. People were walking around all night.
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