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Victory Day
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The Great Patriotic War ended in May, 1945. That spring day of May 9 went down in the history of our country as Victory Day. It is celebrated by meetings, marches such as «Immortal Regiment», folk festivals, concerts, performances and many other festive activities in every corner of the country and even abroad. People bring flowers and wreaths to the monuments where war heroes lie. War veterans tell young people how the thought during the war to defend our country.
Victory was won at a very high price. The people of our country had to fight against the fascists from the White Sea in the north to the Black Sea in the south. They defended Moscow and Stalingrad and thousands of other towns and villages. They helped the people of many other countries to become free from fascism. The heroic Soviet people not only defended their own country, they saved the world.

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Victory Day is always associated with such activities and symbols as Moment of Silence, Red Army Banner, the Ribbon of St. George, Eternal Flame, fireworks and «Immortal Regiment». The movement was born and initiated in Tomsk, Russia in 2012 and now everybody knows what this even is. It has already become an international movement and famous not only in Russia but overseas. Consequently, popular movement comprised more than 80 states and areas. All people of different ages hold the framed photos of their relatives. The photos are attached to long sticks. All the participants unite with each other and the entire country demonstrating patriotism and solidarity. They commemorate those who courageously had to lay down their heads for freedom and independence of our country from fascist Germany and Hitlerite regime of enslavement.
Annually, the best cadets of the First Moscow Cadet Corps seriously prepare for this parade and as a result- proudly march on Red Square.

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Answer the questions
1) What day is considered Victory Day?
2) What evens is Victory Day accompanied by?
3) What are the main activities and symbols of Victory Day?
4) Is Victory Day only celebrated in Russia?
5) What do you know about «Immortal Regiment»?