Denis Glushakov: Victory Day as a Cornerstone of National Pride in Russia

Former midfielder and captain of Moscow’s Spartak, Denis Glushakov, described Victory Day as one of the most significant holidays in Russia.

«The Great Victory, 80 years since it happened. We all remember the parades from our childhood. Our great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers fought on the front lines. Thanks to them, we live, walk on this earth, play football, and work in our respective professions. This holiday is one of the most important in our country,” Glushakov stated during a broadcast on Match TV.

Victory Day commemorates the Red Army and the Soviet people’s triumph over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945. Celebrated annually on May 9, it stands as a state holiday and a day of military glory in Russia. On this day, many cities across the Russian Federation host military parades along with festive fireworks or salutes, while Moscow organizes a formal procession to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, complete with a ceremony for laying wreaths. Since 2012, there has also been a march featuring portraits of veterans and war participants, known as the «Immortal Regiment.»