On 9 May Belarus celebrates the Day of Victory over the Nazis. The Great Patriotic War was an important and decisive part of World War II of 1939-1945. Here's a collection of photos to show how Belarusians welcomed the victors and celebrated the victory in 1945.
Victory celebrations in Minsk, 1945. Photo by BelTA
Soviet tanks in the streets of the liberated Minsk, 1 July 1944. Photo by BelTA
Minsk residents greet the Red Army soldiers who liberated the city from the Nazis, July 1944. Photo by BelTA
Soldiers celebrate the victory over the Nazis, 1 May 1945. Photo by BelTA
Soviet soldiers return home. Summer 1945. Photo by Vladimir Lupeiko
Belarusian partisans take part in the parade in Minsk, July 1944. Photo by BelTA
In the streets of liberated Minsk, 3 July 1944. Photo by BelTA
Members of the Minsk partisan formation march along the liberated capital, 1944. Photo by Vladimir Lupeiko
People welcome the Red Army. Photo By Vladimir Lupeiko
Minsk was liberated on 3 July 1944. German prisoners of war are taken through the streets of Minsk. Photo by Vladimir Lupeiko
Belarusian partisans during the parade in the liberated Minsk, 16 July 1944. Photo by Vladimir Lupeiko
Members of the Minsk partisan formation march along the liberated capital, 1944. Photo by Vladimir Lupeiko
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