During this year's parade, which marked the 74th anniversary of the Nazi regime's defeat, a range of advanced and modernised pieces of Russian military hardware, including tanks and missile systems, were displayed.
Sputnik has compiled for you a gallery showcasing some of the highlights of the spectacular event.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the Nazis' defeat in WWII.

Military personnel of the 331 Parachute Infantry Regiment during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Tor-M2 missile systems during the Victory Day parade at Moscow's Red Square

Military Academy officers during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he leaves after the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow. Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces General of the Army Oleg Salyukov is pictured on the right.

Russian paratroopers march during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with the WWII veterans during the Victory Day parade.

Russian servicewomen during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Bumerang armoured vehicles at the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the USSR's victory.

Russian servicewomen during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Female cadets studying at Kikot Moscow University of the Russian Interior Ministry during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

A Т-34-85 tank during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Military personnel during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Snipers pictured before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

A Colour Guard during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, marking the 74th anniversary of the USSR's victory over the Nazis.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

A ballistic missile on display at the V-Day parade in Moscow.

The Buk M-2 missile system during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Young Army Cadets of the National Movement attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow. He paid tribute to those who lost their lives by laying flowers.

Military serviceman inside a "Tiger" armoured vehicle during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

A man carrying a child before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Soldiers of the National Guard during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Military police take part in the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.

Cadets studying at Kikot Moscow University of the Russian Interior Ministry before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow

A Guard of Honor personnel before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
