Russia staged a huge military parade in Moscow Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of victory in the World War II over Nazi Germany. VOA spoke to veterans of the conflict about their memories of the fighting, and their thoughts on current tensions between Russia and the West.
The scale of sacrifice still has the power to shock: An estimated 25 million Soviet soldiers and civilians died in World War II, the highest toll of any nation.
At his home near Moscow, war veteran Aleksandr Podobed proudly displays his medals as he prepares to attend the Victory Day events.
As a 12-year-old, he …read more
Source: Voice of America
