The History Behind Victory Day in Russia
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English - May 05, 2022 11:25 - 4 minutes - 8.89 MB - ★★★★ - 63 ratingsDaily News News Society & Culture spokenlayer Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Victory Day is always a big holiday in Russia: It marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, a conflict during which more than 8 million Soviet soldiers died.
But this year, as Russia's war on Ukraine continues, the day will take on new meaning. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, there's been speculation about whether Victory Day will mark a turning point in the war that has already killed thousands and forced millions to flee from their homes.