Thousands of Russian troops marched on May 9 in Red Square to mark 69 years since victory in World War II.
Russia Victory Day
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Russian military aircraft trail smoke in the colors of the Russian tricolor above the Monument to Minin and Pozharsky during the Victory Day Parade in Moscow's Red Square.
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Russian honor guard troopers ride during a Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Local residents carry a giant Russian flag as they march through the city after the Victory Day military parade in Sevastopol, Crimea.
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin (front L) and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (C) watch the Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square.