Victory Day military parade in Moscow (18 images)

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L)and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attend a military parade in Red Square on the Victory Day in Moscow on May 09, 2011. Today Russia celebrates the 66th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. UPI Photo/Stringer.

Russian WWII veterans are escorted during a military parade in Red Square on the Victory Day in Moscow on May 09, 2011. Today Russia celebrates the 66th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. UPI Photo/Stringer.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) speaks with WWII veterans during his visit to the Central Museum of the Armed Forces in Moscow on May 08, 2011. Russia will celebrate the 66th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany on Monday. UPI Photo/Stringer.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (R) meets with World War II veterans during his visit to the Central Museum of the Armed Forces in Moscow on May 08, 2011. Russia will celebrate the 66th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany on Monday. UPI Photo/Stringer.