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Aerospace Servicewomen & Battle-Tested Hardware: 74th V-Day Parade in Moscow

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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. 

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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.
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Military personnel of the 331 Parachute Infantry Regiment during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Tor-M2 missile systems during the Victory Day parade at Moscow's Red Square
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Military Academy officers during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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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.
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Russian paratroopers march during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with the WWII veterans during the Victory Day parade.
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Russian servicewomen during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Bumerang armoured vehicles at the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the USSR's victory.
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Russian servicewomen during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Female cadets studying at Kikot Moscow University of the Russian Interior Ministry during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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A Т-34-85 tank during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Military personnel during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Snipers pictured before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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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.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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A ballistic missile on display at the V-Day parade in Moscow.
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The Buk M-2 missile system during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Young Army Cadets of the National Movement attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow.
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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.
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Military serviceman inside a "Tiger" armoured vehicle during the Victory Day Parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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A man carrying a child before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Soldiers of the National Guard during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Military police take part in the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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Cadets studying at Kikot Moscow University of the Russian Interior Ministry before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow
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A Guard of Honor personnel before the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow.
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