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Victory Day, celebrated on May 9th, is one of the most solemn and significant dates in Belarus. It commemorates the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union at the end of World War II in Europe, marking the victory over fascism.
The day marks the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on May 8th, 1945. Due to time zone differences, it was already May 9th in Belarus and other parts of the Soviet Union when the surrender took effect.
Victory Day is marked by a host of patriotic events:
Individuals typically participate in:
Victory Day remains a poignant reminder for Belarusians to reflect on the sacrifices made for their nation's freedom during one of history's most devastating conflicts.