Yesterday, on May 9, Russians celebrated Victory Day which is the greatest holiday for the country residents. On that day, in Moscow, a solemn parade took place, TASS reports. President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, addressed the parade spectators from the rostrum. The president congratulated Russians on Victory Day, and stressed that this day is “a
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