Russia marks victory over Nazi Germany in WWII

Residents lay flowers for USSR soldiers to mark 'Victory Day' in Russia.

Russia Victory Day marked with spectacular fireworks in St Petersburg

Syrian troops paint night sky with ‘V’ for Russia

Marching band prepares for Victory Day Parade in St Petersburg, Russia

Skyscraper illuminated to mark Victory Day in St Petersburg, Russia

Locals set off fireworks to celebrate Victory Day in Russia

Rain hits St.Petersburg, Russia, before Victory Day celebrations

Russia celebrates Victory Day with show of military might