Victory Day

The president of Belarus will take part in an unofficial CIS summit apart from attending festive events on the eve of the Victory Day in Moscow.

The small red flags have the inscription ‘May 9’. An order and a rribbon of Saint George are drawn on them.

It was dated for the 70th anniversary of the victory day.

Several cars with Russian and Soviet flags had to be dragged out of mud.

They have arrived to take part in the joint Victory Day parade.

The Ministry of Defence has explained Belarusian officers’ motives.

The Belarusian capital is celebrating two holidays on May 9.

Euroradio has asked passers-by about the meaning of ribbons of Saint George and whether Belarusians should wear them (audio).

The Victory Day rehearsal took place in the Independence Ave from Engels Street to Kazlou Street on Monday night.