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.
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.
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.
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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