The last 75 years have seen numerous parades in Red Square, with Russian servicemen and guests from other countries having the chance to join the ceremony and commemorate all those who fought in World War II, protecting freedom for the whole world. Sputnik has gathered the best photos from those events - from the first parade of the triumphant Soviet forces in June 1945, showing how they've passed this great tradition on to future generations.
© Sputnik / Iliya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankWorld War II veteran posing with children during the 2015 Victory Day parade.
World War II veteran posing with children during the 2015 Victory Day parade.
© Sputnik / Denis Grishkin / Go to the mediabankSquads march through Red Square during the parade, marking the 66th anniversary of Victory Day in 2011.
Squads march through Red Square during the parade, marking the 66th anniversary of Victory Day in 2011.
© Sputnik / Pavel Lisitsyn / Go to the mediabankMil Mi-28 helicopters (also known as "Night Hunter" or "Havoc") fly during the 70th anniversary of the victory in WWII, 2015.
Mil Mi-28 helicopters (also known as "Night Hunter" or "Havoc") fly during the 70th anniversary of the victory in WWII, 2015.
© Sputnik / Go to the mediabankTanks move through Red Square near the Minin and Pozharsky monument, during the parade on the 20th anniversary of the victory in WWII in 1965.
Tanks move through Red Square near the Minin and Pozharsky monument, during the parade on the 20th anniversary of the victory in WWII in 1965.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankServicemen from an honour guard during the Victory Day parade in 2019.
Servicemen from an honour guard during the Victory Day parade in 2019.
© Sputnik / Grigory Sysoev / Go to the mediabankA soldier in a tank during the Victory Day parade in 2016, marking the 71st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
A soldier in a tank during the Victory Day parade in 2016, marking the 71st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Sergeev / Go to the mediabankMiG-29 fighters and Sukhoi Su-25 jets fly in the skies over Moscow during the Victory Day parade in 2015.
MiG-29 fighters and Sukhoi Su-25 jets fly in the skies over Moscow during the Victory Day parade in 2015.
© Sputnik / Alexei Druzhinin / Go to the mediabankThen-President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin review troops during the Victory Day Parade in 2011.
Then-President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin review troops during the Victory Day Parade in 2011.
© Photo : Maksim Blinov / Go to the mediabankRussian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu participates in the Victory Day parade in 2015.
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu participates in the Victory Day parade in 2015.
© Sputnik / Alexey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankA member of the Russian National Honour Guard military band takes part in the Victory Day parade in Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII.
A member of the Russian National Honour Guard military band takes part in the Victory Day parade in Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII.
© Sputnik / Mikhail Ozerskiy / Go to the mediabankMarshal Georgy Zhukov and Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky during the parade in Moscow, celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany on 24 June 1945.
Marshal Georgy Zhukov and Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky during the parade in Moscow, celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany on 24 June 1945.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Vyatkin / Go to the mediabankSoviet soldiers celebrating the 40th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII, 1985.
Soviet soldiers celebrating the 40th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII, 1985.
© Sputnik / Grigory SysoevA Russian serviceman marches through Red Square during the 2017 parade.
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A Russian serviceman marches through Red Square during the 2017 parade.
© Sputnik / Sergey PivovarovWWII veterans attending the Victory Day parade in 2016.
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© Sputnik / Sergey Pivovarov
WWII veterans attending the Victory Day parade in 2016.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankThe "Russian Knights" and "Swifts" aerobatic teams performing during the Victory Day parade in 2018.
The "Russian Knights" and "Swifts" aerobatic teams performing during the Victory Day parade in 2018.
© Sputnik / Grigory Sysoev / Go to the mediabankServicemen participating in a parade in Red Square, marking the 69th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII, 2014.
Servicemen participating in a parade in Red Square, marking the 69th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII, 2014.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiyFemale cadets participate in the Victory Day parade in 2015.
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Female cadets participate in the Victory Day parade in 2015.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankStudents from the Nakhimov Naval College preparing for the Victory Day parade.
Students from the Nakhimov Naval College preparing for the Victory Day parade.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankPresidential regiment troops during the Victory Day parade in 2017.
Presidential regiment troops during the Victory Day parade in 2017.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy Saveliev / Go to the mediabankMilitary bands from various countries, including Russia, the US, Italy, and France participate in the "Victory of Peace" parade.
Military bands from various countries, including Russia, the US, Italy, and France participate in the "Victory of Peace" parade.
© Sputnik / Sergey Guneev / Go to the mediabankSoviet soldiers, dressed in war-time uniforms, marching during the Victory Day parade in 1985.
Soviet soldiers, dressed in war-time uniforms, marching during the Victory Day parade in 1985.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Sergeev / Go to the mediabankTu-95 strategic bombers fly over Moscow during the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.
Tu-95 strategic bombers fly over Moscow during the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Akimov / Go to the mediabankSoviet forces hold a parade in Red Square, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII, 1990.
Soviet forces hold a parade in Red Square, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII, 1990.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankWWII veterans attending a parade on 9 May 2012, during the 67th anniversary of the allied victory over Nazi Germany.
WWII veterans attending a parade on 9 May 2012, during the 67th anniversary of the allied victory over Nazi Germany.
© Sputnik / Alexey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankFemale personnel from the Russian Defence Ministry march during the Victory Day parade in Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII.
Female personnel from the Russian Defence Ministry march during the Victory Day parade in Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII.
© Sputnik / Alexander Liskin / Go to the mediabankMilitary vehicles participate in the Victory Day parade in Red Square in 1985.
Military vehicles participate in the Victory Day parade in Red Square in 1985.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Vyatkin / Go to the mediabankWWII veterans attending a parade on 9 May 2000, during the 55th anniversary of the allied victory over Nazi Germany.
WWII veterans attending a parade on 9 May 2000, during the 55th anniversary of the allied victory over Nazi Germany.