On the 9th of May the Victory Day took place all over the world! It is a very important day in history of humankind due it is the sign of the II World War end. I felt very happy to be on this date in Berlin, in the city where everything was over!
In Russia we have an event on the Victory Day which is called “The Immortal Regiment” when a lot of people meet together in a particular place with portraits of their family members which participated in military actions of the II World War on the side of Soviet Union. People walk through the cities and carry these photos in memory of those who had fallen in battle thus creating real regiment of soldiers. This event is held all over Russia in different cities and, of course, mainly in Moscow. It gathers and unites thousands of people in such a big day!
How I was surprised when I knew that local government in Berlin allowed Russians to hold this event on the Victory Day! There were about 700 people going from the Brandenburg Gate through Tiergarten to the Soviet War Memorial, holding portraits of their family members, listening to the victory songs and placing flowers nearby this memorial! The Sun was shining and the atmosphere was really calm – everything was okay.
Soviet War Memorial on the 9th of May
All of us should thank those who sacrificed their lives for this clear sky and for our bright future! Peace all over the world!