Around Moscow

The Church of St. George the Victorious on Poklonnaya Hill is a Russian Orthodox church of the late XX century, located on Poklonnaya Hill, on the territory of the memorial complex of Victory Park, built in honor of the victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.  

Moscow State University’s Botanic Garden known as the “Apothecary Garden” is a Russia’s oldest botanic garden. More photos in my albums: Apothecary Garden 2018, May 8 Moscow University Botanic Garden (Apothecary Garden). 2017, May 28 Moscow University Botanic Garden (Apothecary Garden). 2017, May 21

More than 1 million people have marched in Moscow and tens of thousands of people have marched around the world to remember relatives who took part in World War Two. This year I also participated in the march and carried a portrait of my great-uncle, a Russian officer, WW2 veteran. More photos in my album The Immortal Regiment march, May 9

Is a holiday that commemorates the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945, and the WW2 ending. On this day it is customary to congratulate war veterans, to lay flowers at war memorials. Traditionally, many young people take part in the holiday. Concerts are held in the parks and squares. More photos in my album May 9, Victory Day

An extremely impressive infographic from the Russian Ministry of Defense will tell you everything about the parade on May 9, 2018, in Moscow. You will see complete information about each combat vehicle and aircraft.

A few days before the May 9 parade, it's rehearsal is being held. Accidentally, this year again I managed to take photos of the air parade rehearsal. I didn't even plan this shoot. I have been at a photo walk,  and I found myself in a small square, when helicopters and airplanes started to fly over me, heading to the Red Square. Traditionally, planes fly over the whole city, which makes it possible to see them almost from anywhere in Moscow. More photos in my album Parade rehearsal 2018