Russia celebrates Victory Day with pomp and circumstance
by editors@theworld.org (Daniel Ofman) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6MPH3)
The May 9 Victory Day celebration is one of Russia's most important holidays. It marks the USSR's win over Nazi Germany. But for President Vladimir Putin, it's an occasion to show off the nation's power and strength. Today's message was that the heroes of the past share their legacy with Russia's military today, which includes the war in Ukraine. From Riga, Latvia, The World's Daniel Ofman reviews the celebrations with host Carolyn Beeler.