70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kiev

Kiev's Khreshchatyk Street after the liberation of Kiev.

The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kiev was a celebration in Kiev, Ukraine, on November 6, 2013, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Kiev from the Nazi Invaders.[1][2]

Events

Kiev hosted a military parade in honor of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Kiev on Khreschatyk Street.[3] several dozens of military equipment passed, including the T-34 tank and the famous "Katyusha".[4] In addition, after this, a procession of military bands took place which included the Military Music Department of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Military Orchestra of the National Defense University, and the military band of the interior ministry, also with the participation of the honor guard of the interior ministry.[5][6][7]

After the parade, solemn events were held in the park of Eternal Glory, where veterans, representatives of the public and labor collectives, students of schools and universities honored the memory of those who died in the battle of Kiev.[8]

In the evening, a concert was organized on Maydan Nezalezhnosti, which ended with a festive fireworks display.

Commerative Medals

  • Medal "70 years of Liberation of Kiev from the Fascist Invaders"

References

  1. ↑ "Украина отмечает 70-летие освобождения Киева от фашистских захватчиков // НТВ.Ru" (in Russian). www.ntv.ru. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
  2. ↑ "В Киеве прошел военный парад (ФОТО)" (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  3. ↑ "По Крещатику проехались раритеты войны. Фоторепортаж - 06.11.2013 17:30 — Новости Укринформ". www.ukrinform.ru. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  4. ↑ "Парад в Киеве: по Крещатику проехались танки и раздались выстрелы". ФАКТИ. 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
  5. ↑ "В Киеве прошел военный парад" (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  6. ↑ "В Киеве прошли мероприятия, посвященные 70-летию освобождения Киева". LB.ua. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  7. ↑ "В столице устроили грандиозный военный парад". photo.ukrinform.ua. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  8. ↑ "В Киеве прошел парад в честь годовщины освобождения города от фашистов". Российская газета (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-12-04.
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