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Wednesday, May 8

День Перемоги 2019 in Kharkov city : Victory Day / Memorial in Ukraine (9 May)

Victory Day is a national holiday in Ukraine on May 9. It is a day to remember victory over the Nazi regime during World War II. If you go through past photos of Ukraine's victory day you will understand and appreciate the growth Ukraine acquired over the years. For some, it is just a celebration while for some it is a day of bittersweet memories. 
Victory Day in Ukraine is a public holiday and so you might be wondering what people do on this day. Actually, there are lots of events that take place such as official greetings to war veterans, showing respect to them with flowers and statues. A public display of Ukraine’s armed forces. Presidential speeches, Concerts featuring Ukrainian pop stars singing popular wartime songs. Evening firework displays. 




Victory Day also includes a moment of silence to honor war victims, as well as people laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kiev (Kyiv).

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  1. Great event! My grandfather was also a partisan.

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  2. I hope you enjoyed Victory Day!

    Jennifer
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    1. Its a lovely day to always recall.

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  3. This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing dear!
    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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