May 9th was observed as “Victory Day” in Russia and (to varying degrees) many former Eastern Bloc countries. Commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany 64 years ago, in 1945, Victory Day is both a day of remembrance and recently, for the Russian government, an opportunity to revive the nation\’s armed forces and global clout. Upwards of 27 million Soviets, both military and civilian, lost their lives in World War II, between 1941 and 1945, and the impact of that conflict still reverberates strongly. Collected here are photos of the recent Victory Day Parade in Moscow, and several other observances in former Eastern Bloc countries.
Ah, yes. The Great Patriotic War. Where the fascists drove deep into the motherland, and the glorious might of the Soviet Red Army stopped the flow and pushed them out of the rodina. We had many good men injured. Even more good men killed. But we prevailed. At the height of the Red Army’s power in 1945 we commanded over 400 divisions of soldiers, all foaming at the mouth for revenge and to spill their blood on their turf…[continues rambling]
Imagine that in a heavy Russian accent for maximum effect.
Actually, in my mind it was already being read by the Heavy from Team Fortress 2.
I thought the Heavy WAS Russian?
Yeah, he is.