Russia’s Victory Day marked by persistence of protesters

Russia showcases military pomp for Victory Day

Fighter jets screamed over Red Square for the anniversary of Russia's victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.    

telegraph.co.uk (13 days ago)

Victory Day: Vladimir Putin says Russia is 'guarantor of world security'

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will "do everything to enforce safety on this earth" as the country celebrates Victory Day with fanfare and a military display in Moscow's Red Square.    

telegraph.co.uk (14 days ago)

Crowds break up gay rights rallies in Georgia, Russia

By Margarita Antidze and Liza Dobkina TBILISI/ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Large crowds of anti-gay protesters broke up homosexual rights rallies in Georgia and Russia on Friday, underlining deep hostility in the former Soviet bloc. Priests and thousands of Georgians pushed their way through police barriers protecting around 50 people marking International Day Against...

yahoo.com (5 days ago)

Victory day celebrations - in pictures

Russia and other former Soviet republics commemorate the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany in the second world war on the 68th anniversary of Victory Day

guardian.co.uk (13 days ago)

Russia Marks Victory Day With Parade

An invited audience gathered near the walls of the Moscow Kremlin on Thursday (May 9) to watch the annual Victory Day parade in Red Square.

palmbeachpost.com (14 days ago)

Over 8.5 Russians Take Part in Victory Day Celebrations

More than 8.5 million of Russians attended Victory Day celebrations in over 5,000 cities and towns across Russia on Thursday, the Russian Interior Ministry said.    

rian.ru (13 days ago)

Supporter on the Pitch Cost Russia Victory, Says Capello

A fan who ran on to the pitch in the closing minutes of Russia's friendly with Brazil on Monday caused his players to lose concentration and concede a last-minute goal that cost them victory, according to Russia coach Fabio Capello.

nytimes.com (1 month and 27 days ago)

When Persistence Can Be Perilous

Many mid-market business leaders waste their resources and talent being persistent.  Believing that persistence always pays dividends, they doggedly try to get good results from what turns out to be a poor opportunity – a declining core business in an industry that’s become dominated by scale players, a struggling new product targeted at what turned out to be a...

forbes.com (2 months and 27 days ago)

Stalin divides Russia 60 years on

RUSSIA has marked the 60th anniversary of Joseph Stalin's death, with the nation divided on whether to view him as tyrant or saviour.

news.com.au (2 months and 19 days ago)

Venezuelan President Congratulates Russia on Victory Day

rian.ru (13 days ago)