Sixty-three years ago, the world finally breathed a sigh of relief as the Red Army planted the Red hammer and sickle flag on the Reichstag building. The forces of fascism had been thoroughly defeated. Thousands will gather once again in Red Square to commemorate the historic event. Others will join the commemoration electronically and/or spiritually.

09.05.2008
It was the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union when Russia showcased its military might in all its glory. On May 9 2008 tanks and missiles rolled across Red Square to mark the 63^rd anniversary of Victory in World War II. Dmitry Medvedev, the new President of Russia, who officially took office on May 7, delivered a speech to the nation during the parade

08.05.2008
Vladimir Putin, who was Russia's President only two days ago, returns as the prime minister as the State Duma, the Parliament of Russia, approved Putin in a 392056 vote for the position. Russia's new President, Dmitry Medvedev, who was inaugurated on May 7, told lawmakers that Putin had restored the world’s respect for Russia and improved the lives of its citizens. Medvedev later signed a decree making Putin prime minister

07.05.2008
An average Russian human rights activist has a very hard fate. The society does not understand him, he defends abstract rights, and he is devoid of the Western grants and is never invited to appear in TV programs. However, some of them contrive to break the information blockade. “I think that military vehicles at the parade are unnecessary for the country that tries to show its peaceful course of development,” one of them said. Putin responded immeidately