On May 9th most ex-Soviet states celebrate the Victory Day - the capitulation of the Nazi Germany. In Europe - including Croatia Victory Day was on May 8th. But as surrender document was signed late evening on May 8th - due to time difference this was May 9th in Russia.
This year in Kiev the Victory day was a low key affair. No parade. No big concerts. But people still brought flowers to WWII monuments. I like how the tank in front of the military academy was covered by flowers. More pics how the holiday was celebrated at:
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