Soviet Parade: 70 Years

From Yahoo News:
"Russia marks anniversary of 1941 military parade"

Thousands of Russian soldiers and military cadets marched across Red Square on Monday to mark the 70th anniversary of a historic World War II parade. The show honored the participants of the Nov. 7, 1941 parade, who afterward headed to the frontline to defend Moscow from invading Nazi forces. Monday's parade involved about 6,000 people — many of them dressed in World War II-era uniforms — and featured T-34 tanks and other historic weapons. Veterans watched the event, which included a combat imitation exercise and artillery crews getting ready for combat. During Soviet times, military parades were held annually on Nov. 7, a holiday commemorating the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Russia abolished the Nov. 7 holiday in 2005, but many older Russians still celebrate it and the Communist Party continues to hold its traditional parade.

^ It is good to remember those that protect and die for their country. In November 1941 the Germans were at the gates of Moscow and could have overran the city which then would open-up the rest of the country to be occupied. On Nov. 7th (The Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution -годовщины Великой Октябрьской социалистической революции)the soldiers had a parade on Red Square and then headed right to the front lines and fought the Nazis. This helped turn the tide in the Battle for Moscow as well as World War 2 in general. Regardless, that the Soviet Union no longer exists the sacrifices that happened during the war and those that fought in it should always be remembered. ^

http://news.yahoo.com/russia-marks-anniversary-1941-military-parade-