Russian President Vladimir Putin led celebrations marking 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a parade in Moscow ...

This day became the "Day of the Soviet Army ... ensuring the army of politically loyal future officers. World War II Looms... In 1937 a drastic purge crippled the Red Army, reducing its morale ...

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over ...

The new name, “Stalingrad International,” commemorates Soviet WWII victory ... while he has often praised the Soviet Red Army’s role in defeating Nazi Germany. In February 2023, Putin ...

World War II finally ends on both fronts ... Alexander Sylvashko of the Soviet Red Army, shown in front of the sign 'East Meets West' symbolizing the historic meeting of the Red Army and American ...

A monument to WWII-era Soviet military legend Marshal Georgy ... Under Zhukov's leadership, Red Army troops successfully defended Moscow and won victories at Stalingrad and Berlin.