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Victory Day fireworks

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Traditionally, Moscow celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union in World War II with fireworks.

Traditionally, Moscow celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union in World War II with fireworks.

© RIA Novosti . Michail Fomichev / Go to the mediabankTraditionally, Moscow celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union in World War II with fireworks.
Eighteen fireworks machines with 72 devices shoot 30 salvoes into the air.
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Traditionally, Moscow celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union in World War II with fireworks.
Eighteen fireworks machines with 72 devices shoot 30 salvoes into the air.
© RIA Novosti . Michail Fomichev / Go to the mediabankIn Moscow, fireworks were launched from 13 locations including the Poklonnaya Hill.
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In Moscow, fireworks were launched from 13 locations including the Poklonnaya Hill.
© RIA Novosti . Michail Fomichev / Go to the mediabankOnly Russian-made fireworks were used.
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Only Russian-made fireworks were used.
© RIA Novosti . Andrey SteninThe fireworks caliber, which defines the height and the area of the explosion, varied from 105 to 310 mm.
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The fireworks caliber, which defines the height and the area of the explosion, varied from 105 to 310 mm.
© RIA Novosti . Andrey Stenin / Go to the mediabankThe unique 449 Vatutinki fireworks battalion of the Western Military District launched the fireworks. This unique battalion has been responsible for fireworks in Moscow for 45 years.
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The unique 449 Vatutinki fireworks battalion of the Western Military District launched the fireworks. This unique battalion has been responsible for fireworks in Moscow for 45 years.
© RIA Novosti . Kirill Braga / Go to the mediabankMany Russian cities, including Volgograd, organized Victory Day fireworks on May 9.
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Many Russian cities, including Volgograd, organized Victory Day fireworks on May 9.
© RIA Novosti . Andrey Alexandrov / Go to the mediabankFireworks were launched in several CIS capitals including Minsk
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Fireworks were launched in several CIS capitals including Minsk
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